Jackson State football receives commitment from junior college DB Shamar Hawkins for 2024

Jackson State football received a commitment Wednesday from 2023 Mt. San Antonio College Junior College All-American defensive back Shamar Hawkins.

Hawkins on his social media page X, formerly known as Twitter, said, “God Did!!! #Committed #LLT #Gaurdtheyard @Coach_Magana @gojsutigersfb

Hawkins was listed as a member of the Northern Arizona University recruiting class in February.

Hawkins, who is a 5-foot-11,190-pound defensive back had 46 total tackles, two sacks, 3.5 tackles for loss and eight pass breakups. He is versatile and can play multiple positions.

He will join a deep defensive back group with returning players Ke’Vric Wiggins, B.J. Wiggins and Esaias Guthrie , who last month was named to the 2024 Preseason All-SWAC team.

Jackson State opened fall camp on Monday, and will start the season on the road against ULM on Aug. 29 (6 p.m., ESPN+).

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J.T. Keith is the HBCU sports editor for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at JKeith@gannett.com or reach him on Twitter @JTKEITH1.

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