Donald Hawkins

Donald Hawkins

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Hawkins with the Panthers in 2016
No. 69New York Jets
Position: Tackle
Personal information
Date of birth: (1992-04-22) April 22, 1992
Place of birth: Memphis, Tennessee
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight: 305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school: Tunica (MS) Rosa Ft.
College: Texas
Undrafted: 2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Practice squad
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Donald Hawkins (born April 22, 1992) is an American football tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He first enrolled at Northwest Mississippi Community College before transferring to the University of Texas. He attended Rosa Fort High School in Tunica, Mississippi. Hawkins has also been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers.

Early years

Hawkins played high school football at Rosa Fort High School. He played multiple positions on the offensive and defensive lines. He was an all-district selection in 2008 and 2009. Hawkins was named team captain as a senior in 2009 when his team finished as co-district champions with a 6-5 record and appeared in the 4A playoffs.[1]

College career

Hawkins first played college football for the Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers from 2010 to 2011. He was named a 2011 National Junior College Athletic Association First-Team All-American.[1] He transferred to play for the Texas Longhorns from 2012 to 2013.[1] Hawkins started 24 of 25 career games during his time with the Longhorns.[2]

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Hawkins signed with the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles on after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft. He was released by the Eagles on August 23, 2014.[3]

Cleveland Browns

Hawkins was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns of the NFL on August 25, 2014. He was released by the Browns on August 30, 2014.[3]

Dallas Cowboys

Hawkins signed with the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL on August 31, 2014.[3] He was waived by the Cowboys on May 8, 2015.[4]

Miami Dolphins

Hawkins was signed by the NFL's Miami Dolphins on May 11, 2015.[5] He was released by the Dolphins on September 4 and signed to the team's practice squad on September 8, 2015.[6][7] He was released by the Dolphins on November 12, 2015.[8]

San Francisco 49ers

On November 16, 2015, the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL signed Hawkins to their practice squad.[9]

Carolina Panthers

On January 26, 2016, Hawkins signed a futures contract with the Carolina Panthers.[10] He was released by the Panthers on November 25, 2016.[11]

New York Jets

On November 30, 2016, Hawkins was signed to the Jets' practice squad.[12]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Donald Hawkins". texassports.com. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
  2. "Donald Hawkins". philadelphiaeagles.com. Archived from the original on December 8, 2014. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 "Donald Hawkins". kffl.com. Archived from the original on December 8, 2014. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
  4. Jenkins, Ron (May 8, 2015). "Dallas Cowboys tackle Josh Brent retires". star-telegram.com. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  5. Kelly, Omar (May 11, 2015). "Dolphins claim former Cowboys offensive tackle Donald Hawkins off waivers". sun-sentinel.com. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved May 11, 2015.
  6. Beasley, Adam H. (September 4, 2015). "RB Jay Ajayi cracks a rib, complicating the Dolphins' plans as they begin cuts". miamiherald.com. Archived from the original on September 4, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  7. "DONALD HAWKINS". foxsports.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
  8. Kelly, Omar (November 12, 2015). "Starting right guard Billy Turner practices with Dolphins". sun-sentinel.com. Archived from the original on November 13, 2015. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
  9. Gutierrez, Paul (November 16, 2015). "San Francisco 49ers sign two players to practice squad". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on January 28, 2016. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  10. "Panthers sign eighth to future contract". www.panthers.com. Archived from the original on January 28, 2016. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
  11. "Michael Oher placed on injured reserve". Panthers.com. November 25, 2016.
  12. Lange, Randy (November 30, 2016). "Jets Sign T Donald Hawkins to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
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