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Donald Hawkins
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Hawkins with the Panthers in 2016
Orlando Apollos
Position:Tackle
Personal information
Born: (1992-04-22) April 22, 1992 (age 32)
Memphis, Tennessee
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:Rosa Fort
(Tunica County, Mississippi)
College:Texas
Undrafted:2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of Week 1, 2017
Games played:8
Games started:0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Donald Hawkins (born April 22, 1992) is an American football tackle with the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football (AAF). He played college football at Northwest Mississippi Community College and the University of Texas. Hawkins has also been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, and New York Jets.

Early years

Hawkins played high school football at Rosa Fort High School in Tunica, Mississippi. 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

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m) 		295 lb
(134 kg) 		5.55 s 1.84 s 3.15 s 4.88 s 8.00 s 32 in
(0.81 m)		 8 ft 6 in
(2.59 m)		 20 reps
All values from Texas Pro Day[3]

Philadelphia Eagles

Hawkins signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on May 10, 2014 after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft.[4] He was released by the Eagles on August 23, 2014.[5]

Cleveland Browns

Hawkins was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on August 25, 2014. He was released by the Browns on August 30, 2014.[5]

Dallas Cowboys

Hawkins signed with the Dallas Cowboys on August 31, 2014.[5] He was waived by the Cowboys on May 8, 2015.[6]

Miami Dolphins

Hawkins was signed by the Miami Dolphins on May 11, 2015.[7] He was released by the Dolphins on September 4 and signed to the team's practice squad on September 8, 2015.[8][4] He was released by the Dolphins on November 12, 2015.[9]

San Francisco 49ers

On November 16, 2015, the San Francisco 49ers signed Hawkins to their practice squad.[10]

Carolina Panthers

On January 26, 2016, Hawkins signed a futures contract with the Carolina Panthers.[11] He was released by the Panthers on November 25, 2016.[12]

New York Jets

On November 30, 2016, Hawkins was signed to the New York Jets' practice squad.[13] He was promoted to the active roster on December 20, 2016.[14] He was released by the Jets on May 7, 2017.[15]

Kansas City Chiefs

On June 16, 2017, Hawkins signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.[16] He was waived/injured on September 2, 2017, and placed on injured reserve.[17] He was released on November 14, 2017.

San Antonio Commanders (AAF)

On January 3, 2019, Hawkins signed with the San Antonio Commanders of the AAF. He was released on January 7, 2019.

Orlando Apollos (AAF)

On January 14, 2019, Hawkins signed with the Orlando Apollos.

References

  1. ^ a b c "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. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Donald Hawkins". nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved March 23, 2017.
  4. ^ a b "DONALD HAWKINS". foxsports.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ a b c "Donald Hawkins". kffl.com. Archived from the original on December 8, 2014. Retrieved December 7, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Jenkins, Ron (May 8, 2015). "Dallas Cowboys tackle Josh Brent retires". star-telegram.com. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  7. ^ 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. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ 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. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ 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. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ 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. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ "Panthers sign eighth to future contract". www.panthers.com. Archived from the original on January 28, 2016. Retrieved January 28, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ "Michael Oher placed on injured reserve". Panthers.com. November 25, 2016.
  13. ^ Lange, Randy (November 30, 2016). "Jets Sign T Donald Hawkins to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
  14. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (December 20, 2016). "Jets Place Winters and Catapano on IR". NewYorkJets.com.
  15. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (May 7, 2017). "Jets Sign Pair of Tryout Players". NewYorkJets.com.
  16. ^ Thorman, Joel (June 16, 2017). "Chiefs sign two players, cut Stanley Jean-Baptiste". ArrowheadPride.com.
  17. ^ "Chiefs Roster Down to NFL Mandated 53". Chiefs.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on June 3, 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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