Kentucky continues to build up its D-Line, lands commit from intriguing Florida prospect
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After landing seven defensive linemen in its 2017 recruiting class, Kentucky continues its hot streak up front and has landed its first 2018 defensive lineman commitment from south Florida native Davoan Hawkins.
The Florida lineman announced the news via Twitter Tuesday morning:
https://twitter.com/D1_Youngin/status/834064513418797057
The 6-foot-4, 246-pound Hawkins rates as an early three-star prospect, the No. 41 strong-side defensive end and Florida’s No. 133 overall prospect, according to 247Sports Composite ratings. Hawkins currently holds offers from Louisville, North Carolina, Wisconsin, N.C. State, and West Virginia, among others.
Kentucky now has two verbal commitments lined up in its 2018 recruiting class. Check out his junior season highlight reel to get an idea of how Hawkins could fit into Mark Stoops’ defense:
A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Michael Wayne Bratton oversees the news coverage for Saturday Down South. Michael previously worked for FOX Sports and NFL.com
