Wednesday morning, they added some more depth to that defense with the commitment of Mt. San Antonio College defensive back Shamar Hawkins.
GOD DID!!! #Committed #LLT #Gaurdtheyard @Coach_Magana @gojsutigersfb pic.twitter.com/snmXkIOHTS
— Shamar Hawkins (@ShamarHawkins03) July 31, 2024
Hawkins originally committed to Northern Arizona University before deciding on JSU, according to Zach McKinnell of The Bluebloods.
Hawkins, a junior college All-American in 2023 at MSAC, registered 46 total tackles, eight pass breakups, two sacks, and 3 1/2 tackles for loss. He joins a defense that includes SWAC preseason second-team honorees Jeremiah Williams (defensive line) and Esaias Guthrie (defensive back).
The Tigers open up the 2024 season, their second under head coach T.C. Taylor, on Aug. 29 at Louisiana-Monroe. Jackson State was picked second in the SWAC East behind Alabama State.
