Hawthorne was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL draft.
Hawthorne was a 2008 USA Today High School All-American selection as a wide receiver.
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.
[2] He was a 2008 USA Today High School All-American selection as a wide receiver.
Hawthorne was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 150th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL draft.