Nate HawkinsAmerican football player (1950–2021)
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| Position | Wide receiver |
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| Born | (1950-02-08)February 8, 1950
Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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| Died | January 31, 2021(2021-01-31) (aged 70)
Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
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| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
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| High school | Booker T. Washington (Houston) |
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| College | UNLV |
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| NFL draft | 1972: 16th round, 403rd overall pick |
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Nathaniel Alfred Hawkins (February 8, 1950 – January 31, 2021) was an American professional football wide receiver who played one season with the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played college football for UNLV Rebels football team and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 16th round of the 1972 NFL draft.[2]
Hawkins died from COVID-19 on January 31, 2021, eight days before his 71st birthday, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Texas.[3][4]