He’ll end the year as an official member of the Buckeye program after signing his National Letter of Intent Wednesday.
The four-star defensive back and No. 283 overall prospect in the country was the first of three safeties to commit to the Buckeyes in the 2023 cycle, and the third pledge of the class in general. The Cocoa High School product out of Titusville, Florida, is the 25th-ranked safety in the class and the No. 51 prospect in his home state.
- Class: 2023
- Size: 6-0/175
- Composite Rank: 283 (25 S)
While Hawkins’ commitment came early relative to the rest of Ohio State’s 2023 pledges, his decision never wavered.