Jerald Hawkins

High School: Hawkins was ranked No. 158 in the country overall by 247Sports ... He was the No. 4 recruit in Louisiana and the No. 19 offensive tackle in the nation ... A versatile athlete with the ideal size and speed to play the offensive tackle position at LSU ... A three-year starter for West St. Mary High School at both offensive and defensive tackle ... Helped West St. Mary reach the postseason for the first time in several years, finishing with a 6-5 record in 2011 ... Didn't allow a sack as a senior and had over 20 pancake blocks ... On defense as a senior he recorded 70 total tackles, 35 tackles for losses, six forced fumbles, a safety and a fumble recovery ... As a junior, he registered 61 tackles and 18 stops for loss at defensive end ... Earned 2011 LSWA 2A All-State Honorable Mention honors for his play on both offense and defense ... Tabbed a New Orleans Times-Picayune Blue Chip recruit.