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Michael Hawthorne
- Title: Defensive Backs Coach
- Since: 2010
- Title: Defensive Backs Coach
- Since: 2010
Playing History:
- 2000 – 2003 New Orleans Saints
- 2003 – 2005 Green Bay Packers
- 2005 – St. Louis Rams
- 2010 – Present Tampa Bay Storm
Coaching Experience:
Coach Michael Hawthorne served as the Defensive Backs Coach at IMG Academies 2010 NFL Combine Training Program. Hawthorne brings a wealth of experience with 7+ years in professional football. Starting at both cornerback and safety while also playing nickel back, and dime back; Coach Hawthorne has invaluable knowledge of the defensive backfield having played every available position.
With local roots, Hawthorne grew up in Sarasota where he attended Booker High School. At BHS, he played wide receiver and defensive back. During his senior season, Hawthorne help led the tornadoes to their first ever perfect season (10-0) in school history.
In college, Hawthorne was a 3-year starter at cornerback for the Purdue Boilermakers. Standing at 6’3 and weighing 198-lbs, he was known as one of the largest cornerbacks in the nation. With attributes as an excellent run stopper, very physical, great speed, and abnormal size will explain why Hawthorne was feared in the Big Ten.
In his spare time, Hawthorne is focused on making a difference in the lives of others. He is back in the community promoting health & fitness, expressing the importance of an education, mentoring, speaking at local schools, and consulting.
Accomplishments/Awards:
- Florida’s 1st Team All Area Team / 3rd Team All State at Free Safety as a high school senior
- 2-Time MVP & Defensive Player of the Year Honors in basketball as a high school junior and senior
- Purdue University Big-Ten Academic All-American
- Graduated from Purdue University with two degrees
- Longest interception return for touchdown in Purdue school history
- Drafted by the New Orleans Saints
- Recognized as Defensive Player of the Game on numerous occasions for every NFL team played on
- Recognized as Special Teams Player of the Game on numerous occasions for every NFL team played on
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