Javian Hawkins (born November 3, 1999) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football for the Louisville Cardinals. He opted out of the remainder of the season in November 2020 and entered the 2021 NFL Draft.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | November 3, 1999 Titusville, Florida, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 196 lb (89 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Cocoa (Cocoa, Florida) |
| College: | Louisville |
| Position: | Running back |
| Undrafted: | 2021 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Early years edit
Hawkins originally attended Astronaut High School in Titusville, Florida, before transferring to Cocoa High School in Cocoa, Florida.[2] During his high school career he rushed for over 4,000 yards and 40 touchdowns. Hawkins committed to the University of Louisville to play college football.[3]
College career edit
Hawkins played in three games his first year at Louisville in 2018 and took a redshirt.[4] As a redshirt freshman in 2019, he broke the school record for rushing yards by a running back in a season with 1,525 on 264 carries and nine touchdowns.[5][6][7] Hawkins returned as Louisville's starting running back in 2020.< Hawkins opted out of the remainder of the 2020 season prior to the November 21 game against Syracuse.[8] In addition, he decided to forgo his remaining two years of eligibility and enter the 2021 NFL Draft.[9]
Professional career edit
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 8+1⁄8 in (1.73 m) |
183 lb (83 kg) |
29+1⁄4 in (0.74 m) |
7+7⁄8 in (0.20 m) |
4.45 s | 1.53 s | 2.62 s | 4.25 s | 6.95 s | 36.0 in (0.91 m) |
9 ft 8 in (2.95 m) | ||
| All values from Pro Day[10][11] | ||||||||||||
Atlanta Falcons edit
Hawkins signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2021.[12] On August 24, the Falcons released Hawkins.[13]
Tennessee Titans edit
On August 26, 2021, Hawkins signed with the Tennessee Titans.[14] He was waived on August 31, 2021.[15]
Los Angeles Rams edit
On September 20, 2021, Hawkins signed with the Los Angeles Rams practice squad.[16] Hawkins won Super Bowl LVI when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals.[17]
On February 15, 2022, Hawkins signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams.[18] He was waived on May 4, 2022.
Saskatchewan Roughriders edit
On November 10, 2022, Hawkins was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[19] On June 4, 2023, Hawkins was released by the Roughriders.[20]
References edit
- ^ Hale, David (November 16, 2020). "Louisville RB Hawkins opts out to enter NFL draft". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- ^ "Cocoa seniors pass torch to next star Javian Hawkins". Orlando Sentinel. December 9, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ "Cocoa's Javian Hawkins excited about commitment to Louisville". Orlando Sentinel. August 8, 2017. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Robinson, Cameron Teague (November 20, 2019). "Louisville's Javian Hawkins: 1,017 yards later, Hawkins on track for historic season". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ "Louisville RB Hawkins opts out to prep for draft". Reuters. November 16, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ McGavic, Matthew (September 6, 2020). "Javian Hawkins Using Preseason Accolades as Motivation for 2020 Season". SI.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ McGavic, Matthew (August 20, 2020). "Javian Hawkins is Staying very Humble and Leading His Teammates". SI.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Owens, Maxwell (November 16, 2020). "You should not be mad at Javian Hawkins for his decision". Big Red Louie. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Rutherford, Mike (November 16, 2020). "Louisville RB Javian Hawkins opts out of rest of season, will enter NFL draft". Card Chronicle. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ "2021 NFL Draft Scout Javian Hawkins College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Javian Hawkins 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Falcons agree to terms with 20 college free agents". AtlantaFalcons.com. May 3, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Deighton, John (August 24, 2021). "Falcons sign QB Josh Rosen, release five others". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 26, 2021). "Titans Add Three to Roster, Place Three on Reserve/COVID-19 List". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 31, 2021). "Titans Trim Roster to 53 By Parting Ways With 17 Players". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ^ DaSilva, Cameron (September 20, 2021). "Rams sign RB Javian Hawkins to practice squad, release Otis Anderson". The Rams Wire. USA Today. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ^ Schwartz, Paul (February 13, 2021). "LA Rams defeat Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl 2022". New York Post. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Cothrel, Nicholas (February 15, 2022). "Rams Sign 12 Players to a Reserve/Future Contract". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ "Riders Add American Running Back Javian Hawkins". Riderville.com. November 10, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Roughriders release 22, including RB Kienan LaFrance". 3DownNation. Retrieved June 4, 2023.