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Cody Hawkins (born March 24, 1988 in Woodland, California) is the starting quarterback for the University of Colorado Buffaloes football team. He is the son of the head coach, Dan Hawkins. He was the starter for the 2007 season, earning the job over Nick Nelson, a junior college transfer. He redshirted his 2006 season.
Hawkins never lost playing football while growing up, going 59–0 since beginning in sixth grade. He also lettered twice in basketball in high school.
Hawkins led Bishop Kelly High School to back-to-back undefeated state championships. He was also a two-time Idaho Statesman All-Idaho Football Team Player of the Year. In 2005, he threw for 42 touchdowns and 2,783 yards with 5 interceptions, earning him the 2005 Gatorade Idaho Player of the Year award. As a junior in 2004, he had 31 touchdowns and 8 interceptions.