Terry Hawthorne (born January 1, 1990) is an American former professional

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and current cornerbacks coach for

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. Hawthorne was selected by the

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in the fifth round of the

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. He played

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. Hawthorne was a 2008 ''USA Today'' High School All-American selection as a

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Early life

Hawthorne attended East St. Louis High School, Class of 2009 where he played receiver, defensive back, punter and punt returner, and has been a starter since his sophomore year. On offense, he scored 28 touchdowns and recorded 1,009 receiving yards as a senior, while defensively, he recorded 118 tackles and eight interceptions, three returned for touchdowns. Regarded as four-star recruit by '' Rivals.com'', Hawthorne was listed as the No. 6 wide receiver prospect of the class of 2009. Hawthorne is now the cornerbacks coach for Southern Illinois University. He was a 2008 ''USA Today'' High School All-American selection as a

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

Hawthorne was selected by the

with the 150th overall pick in the fifth round of the

. Hawthorne was released by the Steelers on August 31, 2013.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Hawthorne signed with the

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on June 1, 2014. On June 4, 2014, it was reported that he had left the Blue Bombers to return to school.

References

External links

Southern Illinois Salukis bio
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