Mike Hawkins (Michael Douglas Hawkins) was born on November 29, 1955 in Bay City, Texas. After going to high school at Van Vleck (TX), Hawkins attended Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University-Kingsville. Hawkins made his professional debut in the NFL in 1978 with the New England Patriots. He played for the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Raiders over the course of his 5 year career.
Most people believe that 1979 was Mike Hawkins's best year, as he ran back an interception for a touchdown.