WACO, Texas - Will Hawkins has been named to the 2010 AFCA Division III Coaches' All-America Team announced today by the American Football Coaches Association.

Hawkins, a 6-2, 230-pound senior linebacker from Nettleton, Miss., led the SCAC in tackles for the second consecutive year. His 117 tackles this season are the ninth-most for a single season in league history and his 84 solo tackles are the third-most. He had double digit tackles in eight of his team's 10 games, including a career-high 21 against DePauw on Oct. 2. Hawkins also finished tied for fifth in the conference with 10.5 tackles-for-loss and added three sacks, two interceptions and one fumble recovery.

This marks the third post-season honor for the Major's senior linebacker. Will was also named to the D3Football.com All-South Region team, the All-SCAC First Team, as well as being named the SCAC Defensive Player of the Year.