Hawkins has never coached at the college level but has an impressive resume as a player. He still ranks sixth in Michigan State history in career receiving yards (2,210), eighth in receptions (138), tied for 16th in touchdown catches (12) and is sixth in kickoff return yards (1,571). Hawkins was picked in the second round of the 1992 draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and spent five seasons with the franchise before playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers his final four years in the NFL. He had 366 career catches for 4,573 and 18 touchdowns and expects that experience will be appreciated by his new players at Michigan State.
Source: MLive.com