ALT Hawkins is a graduate of Tennessee State University with a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences. A native of Lauderhill, Florida where he started his playing career at Chaminade-Madonna High School. While in high school, Hawkins won a 3A State Championship and was rated a 3 Star Prospect by 247 Sports, Rivals, and ESPN. Following High School, Hawkins signed with the University of Kentucky. In 2019, his redshirt Freshman season, he saw action in nine games. Following that season he transferred to Tennessee State University where he played three season and earned FCS Hero Sports All-American honors. In the '22 season, Hawkins went on to West Virginia University where he played in 13 games including West Virginia's win in the Duke's Mayo Bowl versus North Carolina. Hawkins currently resides in Lexington, Kentucky with his fiance and son. We're excited to welcome Coach Davoan Hawkins and family to our Cardinal Family!