North Rock Creek’s Tyson Hawkins Tyson Hawkins 5'10" | DB North Rock Creek | 2027 State OK can almost fit in that same category as Lai at Cascia Hall. Hawkins has been starting for a long time and has played a lot of meaningful football over the last several seasons. And because he’s arguably North Rock Creek’s best overall player, don’t be surprised if they use him in every aspect of the game this season. Hawkins got on our radar early in his high school career when he emerged as an absolute ball hawk on the defensive side of the ball. Now, you can make the argument that he’ll be one of the better two-way players in Class 3A this season. But when it comes down to him as a prospect, it’s hard to ignore his natural ability on defense. Which also shows up on the basketball court.

2027 wide receiver and defensive back Tyson Hawkins Tyson Hawkins 5'10" | DB North Rock Creek | 2027 State OK is another starter that returns and he is the unquestioned veteran on this team heading into the season. Hawkins has been starting and making plays for the Cougars since his freshman season. This year, he has the potential to be one of the best two-way players in Class 3A and possibly the state. Last year, he emerged as one of their top threats in the passing game, finishing with 45 catches for nearly 700 yards and five touchdowns. He’s also one of the best ball hawks on the defensive side of the ball but offenses have learned that the hard way and avoided throwing in his direction last season. 

North Rock Creek defensive back Tyson Hawkins Tyson Hawkins 5'10" | DB North Rock Creek | 2027 State OK was on the shortlist of breakout stars in Class 3A during the 2024 season. When it came to North Rock Creek, a lot of attention went to Tyson’s older brother Caleb, and rightfully so. But that didn’t take away from the season that Tyson had and he’s going to be a name to know moving forward. He got out to such a fast start during his sophomore season that teams started to avoid throwing his way throughout the 2024 season. Within the first several weeks, Hawkins was an absolute ball hawk and was among the state’s best with interceptions. We’re looking forward to seeing what he ends up doing for an encore this fall. He has a lot of momentum going right now and will look to build on it.

We finish off this breakdown with North Rock Creek defensive back Tyson Hawkins Tyson Hawkins 5'10" | DB North Rock Creek | 2027 State OK as he debuts at #34 overall and he’s right on the doorstep of being a top five defensive back prospect. When it comes to North Rock Creek, it’s easy to look at Tyson’s older brother Caleb as he’s become an absolute star. But for Tyson, he’s creating his own path this season on the defensive side of the ball. The younger Hawkins has become somewhat of a ball hawk. We had to say that as it just fits. But in all seriousness, Hawkins is one of the leaders in Class 3A and in the state for interceptions this season. Being a young DB and producing at that level has our full attention.