Florida A&M

A versatile halfback and receiver, who finished his career among the all-time leading rushers in FAMU history, Clarence Hawkins helped lead Coach Rudy Hubbard’s Rattlers to the school’s last undefeated season, a national championship and two conference titles in his four seasons as a starter.

A Newport News, Virginia product, Hawkins finished his career with 1,756 yards, earning three Offensive Back of the Year nods in 1975, 1976 and 1977. The 1974 Freshman of the Year, Hawkins matured on the field, becoming the Rattler team captain as a senior for the undefeated 1977 team, while performing on two conference title winners in 1975 and 1977.
 
Winner of two Orange Blossom Classic Golden Helmet Awards in 1976 and 1977, and two scholarship awards in 1975 and 1977, Hawkins also captured all-conference honors from the SIAC in 1976 and 1977. Hawkins is working the field of education, as a member of the faculty at the College of Charleston, as well as serving in the Charleston, S.C., school system.