Grand Valley State University Athletics

Lucius Hawkins was a key performer in of the greatest four-year periods in Laker football history. During his four-year career GVSU was 51-5 overall with two National Championships (2002 and 2003) and two GLIAC Championships (2001 and 2002). In addition, GVSU was 13-2 in NCAA Playoff action with three Midwest Regional titles. Hawkins tallied 206 career tackles, 10 QB sacks (-77) and 30 tackles for loss (-158) during his career. He ranks fifth all-time in Laker annals in interceptions (12), while he also recorded 19 pass breakups. A three-time All-GLIAC honoree, Hawkins earned D2Football.com All-America honors in 2003 and 2004, while earning Football Gazette and College Sports Report All-America honors in 2004. A player known for making big plays in big games, no play in Laker football history was more important than his sack, caused fumble and fumble return of 59 yards that led to the game-winning touchdown in the third quarter of the 2003 National Championship Game, which the Lakers would win 10-3.