JUCO RB Deston Hawkins Commits to Syracuse

The Orange land the highly productive back out of Foothill College.

Mike McAllister | May 23, 2023

JUCO RB Deston Hawkins Commits to Syracuse /

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Class of 2023 junior college running back Deston Hawkins committed to Syracuse after an official visit over the weekend. Hawkins starred at Foothill College, rushing for 1,164 yards and 18 touchdowns on 8.5 yards per carry in 10 games last season. Hawkins was also being recruited by Northern Arizona, UTEP, Idaho, Fresno State, Nevada, Oregon State and Washington State.

"I want to start out by giving God his thanks first and foremost because without him watching over me none of this would be possible," Hawkins said in a social media post. "I also want to give thanks to my parents, sister, and all the staff members and coaches that have believed in me throughout my journey. This has been a lengthy and challenging chapter in my life, and I'm glad to close it and begin a new one. With that being said, I'm happy to announce that I am 100% committed to Syracuse University."

Hawkins was named PAC-7 First Team All-Conference for his performance in 2022. He is listed at 6-0, 200 pounds on the Foothill Athletics website and has three years of eligibility remaining.

The extremely productive back is the third running back the Orange has added this offseason, joining high school prospects Ike Daniels and Muwaffaq Parkman. Syracuse also has one running back committed in the 2024 class in Trashon Dye out of Passaic County Technical Institute in New Jersey.

Hawkins is the third junior college prospect Syracuse has added to its roster for the 2023 season this month. Junior college defensive backs Jakobie Seabourn and Berry Buxton picked the Orange following official visits last weekend. Hawkins joins them after an official visit this weekend.

Syracuse went 7-6, including a Pinstripe Bowl appearance, in 2022. The Orange is looking to make back to back postseasons with a strong 2023.

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Published May 23, 2023

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