Nevada football: Top 10 Wolf Pack players of all time

7. Frank Hawkins, RB 

Nicknamed “The Hawk,” Hawkins is the only Wolf Pack player in the college football Hall of Fame. His 5,333 career rushing yards at Nevada ranks fourth all-time in NCAA history behind Ricky Williams (Texas), Tony Dorsett (Pittsburgh) and Charles White (USC). A three-time All-American for the Wolf Pack, Hawkins was selected in the 10th round of the 1981 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders who he played in Super Bowl XVIII with. During his seven seasons with the Raiders, Hawkins was the second-leading rusher for three consecutive seasons (1983-85). His No. 27 jersey was retired by the Wolf Pack. 

1983 AFC Championship game
January 8, 1984
Blacked Hawk Sunday 🏴‍☠️🏈

In two Raider scoring plays QB Jim Plunkett connected with WR Malcolm Barnwell and led the way for 2 rushing TDs by RB Frank Hawkins vs the Seahawks. pic.twitter.com/6YfXl1Gw38

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