Cedrick Hawkins

A transfer defensive back that joined USF in the summer of 2025…the former four-star recruit joined Ohio State out of high school and spent the 2024 season at UCF and did not see action on the field at either stop before coming to USF. 2024 (UCF): Did not see action. 2023 (OHIO STATE): Redshirt season…did not see game action HIGH SCHOOL: Rated a four-star prospect by the 247Sports composite rankings…considered to be one of the top 25 best players in the country at his position…a two-way player for Cocoa High School where he lined up at both safety and wide receiver…totaled 50 tackles, one interception and three passes defended in 13 games as a senior leading his team to a state championship…during his junior season, he finished with 117 tackles, 3.0 tackles-for-loss, 10 PBUs and three fumble recoveries…on offense, he caught 38 passes for 671 yards and five TDs; also returned kicks and punts while amassing nearly 1,000 all-purpose yards…finished his high school career with 309 total tackles, 14 interceptions and 43 pass breakups. Personal: Parents are Lakeesha McCloud and Cedrick Hawkins Sr