Javian Hawkins
Personal information
Born: (1999-11-03) November 3, 1999 (age 24)
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
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

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]

Early years

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

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

Pre-draft measurables
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

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

On August 26, 2021, Hawkins signed with the Tennessee Titans.[14] He was waived on August 31, 2021.[15]

Los Angeles Rams

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

On November 10, 2022, Hawkins was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[19] On June 4, 2023, Hawkins was released by the Roughriders.[20]

References

  1. ^ Hale, David (November 16, 2020). "Louisville RB Hawkins opts out to enter NFL draft". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  2. ^ "Cocoa seniors pass torch to next star Javian Hawkins". Orlando Sentinel. December 9, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  3. ^ "Cocoa's Javian Hawkins excited about commitment to Louisville". Orlando Sentinel. August 8, 2017. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  4. ^ Robinson, Cameron Teague. "Louisville's Javian Hawkins: 1,017 yards later, Hawkins on track for historic season". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  5. ^ "Louisville RB Hawkins opts out to prep for draft". Reuters. November 16, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  6. ^ McGavic, Matthew (September 6, 2020). "Javian Hawkins Using Preseason Accolades as Motivation for 2020 Season". SI.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  7. ^ McGavic, Matthew (August 20, 2020). "Javian Hawkins is Staying very Humble and Leading His Teammates". SI.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  8. ^ Owens, Maxwell (November 16, 2020). "You should not be mad at Javian Hawkins for his decision". Big Red Louie. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "2021 NFL Draft Scout Javian Hawkins College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  11. ^ "Javian Hawkins 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  12. ^ "Falcons agree to terms with 20 college free agents". AtlantaFalcons.com. May 3, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  13. ^ Deighton, John (August 24, 2021). "Falcons sign QB Josh Rosen, release five others". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  14. ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 26, 2021). "Titans Add Three to Roster, Place Three on Reserve/COVID-19 List". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  15. ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 31, 2021). "Titans Trim Roster to 53 By Parting Ways With 17 Players". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ Schwartz, Paul (February 13, 2021). "LA Rams defeat Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl 2022". New York Post. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  18. ^ Cothrel, Nicholas (February 15, 2022). "Rams Sign 12 Players to a Reserve/Future Contract". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  19. ^ "Riders Add American Running Back Javian Hawkins". Riderville.com. November 10, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  20. ^ "Saskatchewan Roughriders release 22, including RB Kienan LaFrance". 3DownNation. Retrieved June 4, 2023.

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