Cowboys add UNT Running Back Caleb Hawkins from Transfer Portal

Hawkins led college football in rushing touchdowns with 25 as a freshman in 2025

Daniel Allen

Jan 04, 2026 - 2 min read

North Texas freshman running back Caleb Hawkins (24) carries the ball during the Mean Green's 34-21 loss to Tulane in the American Athletic Conference Championship Game on Dec. 5, 2025, in New Orleans. Hawkins, who set the FBS freshman touchdown record with 29 scores this season, committed to Oklahoma State on Sunday. – Courtesy UNT Athletics

Cowboys add UNT Running Back Caleb Hawkins from Transfer Portal — North Texas freshman running back Caleb Hawkins (24) carries the ball during the Mean Green's 34-21 loss to Tulane in the American Athletic Conference Championship Game on Dec. 5, 2025, in New Orleans. Hawkins, who set the FBS freshman touchdown record with 29 scores this season, committed to Oklahoma State on Sunday. – Courtesy UNT Athletics

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