Terry Hawthorne (born January 1, 1990) is a former American football cornerback and current cornerbacks coach for Southern Illinois University. Hawthorne was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL draft. He played college football at Illinois. Hawthorne was a 2008 USA Today High School All-American selection as a wide receiver.
Southern Illinois Salukis | |
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Position: | Cornerbacks coach |
Personal information | |
Born: | East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S. | January 1, 1990
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | East St. Louis (IL) |
College: | Illinois |
NFL draft: | 2013 / Round: 5 / Pick: 150 |
Career history | |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Player stats at PFR |
Early life
editHawthorne attended East St. Louis High School, Class of 2009 where he played receiver, defensive back, punter and punt returner, and has been a starter since his sophomore year. On offense, he scored 28 touchdowns and recorded 1,009 receiving yards as a senior, while defensively, he recorded 118 tackles and eight interceptions, three returned for touchdowns. Regarded as four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Hawthorne was listed as the No. 6 wide receiver prospect of the class of 2009.[1] Hawthorne is now the cornerbacks coach for Southern Illinois University.[2]
He was a 2008 USA Today High School All-American selection as a wide receiver.
Professional career
editPittsburgh Steelers
editHawthorne was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 17th pick in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL draft.[3] Hawthorne was released by the Steelers on August 31, 2013.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
editHawthorne signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on June 1, 2014.[4] On June 4, 2014, it was reported that he had left the Blue Bombers to return to school.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Wide receivers 2009". Rivals.com. January 20, 2009.
- ^ "Terry Hawthorne - Football Coach - Southern Illinois University Athletics". siusalukis.com. October 17, 2022.
- ^ "2013 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ "BOMBERS SIGN DB TERRY HAWTHORNE". bluebombers.com. June 1, 2014. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "Bomber lose DT Ryan Lucas for season with torn ACL". winnipegsun.com. June 4, 2014. Retrieved May 29, 2024.