2023 Media Guide: Cedrick is in his first season with the program and was a member of the 2023 class of recruits … he enrolled in classes in June of 2023 … Cedrick was four-star prospect by the 247Sports composite rankings … considered to be one of the top 25 best players in the country at his position.

High School: A two-way player for Cocoa High School where he lined up at both safety and wide receiver … had a total of 50 tackles, one interception and three passes defended in 13 games as a senior leading his team to a state championship … during his junior season, finished with 117 tackles, 3.0 tackles-for-loss, 10 PBUs and three fumble recoveries … On offense, caught 38 passes for 671 yards and five TDs; also returned kicks and punts while amassing nearly 1,000 all purpose yards … finished his high school career with 309 total tackles, 14 interceptions and 43 pass breakups.

Personal: Parents are Lakeesha McCloud and Cedrick Hawkins Sr.