No. 26 Calgary Stampeders | |||
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Position: | Cornerback | ||
Personal information | |||
Date of birth: | January 1, 1990 | ||
Place of birth: | East St. Louis, Illinois | ||
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | East St. Louis (IL) | ||
College: | Illinois | ||
NFL Draft: | 2013 / Round: 5 / Pick: 150 | ||
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Terry Hawthorne (born January 1, 1990) is a Canadian football cornerback for the Calgary Stampeders. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 17th pick in the 5th round of the NFL's 2013 Draft. Hawthorne was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 31, 2013. He previously attended the University of Illinois. Hawthorne was a 2008 USA Today High School All-American selection as a wide receiver.
Hawthorne attended East St. Louis High School, Class of 2009 where he played receiver, defensive back, punter and punt returner, and has been a starter since his sophomore year. On offense, he scored 28 touchdowns and recorded 1,009 receiving yards as a senior, while defensively, he recorded 118 tackles and eight interceptions, three returned for touchdowns. Regarded as four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Hawthorne was listed as the No. 6 wide receiver prospect of the class of 2009. Hawthorne is now a secondary coach for his high school (East St Louis High School). He is doing great things for his hometown community.