Javian Hawkins Explained
Javian Hawkins |
Position: | Running back |
Birth Date: | 3 November 1999 |
Birth Place: | Titusville, Florida, U.S. |
Height Ft: | 5 |
Height In: | 9 |
Weight Lb: | 196 |
High School: | Cocoa (Cocoa, Florida) |
College: | Louisville |
Undraftedyear: | 2021 |
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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
Atlanta Falcons
Hawkins signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2021.[10] On August 24, the Falcons released Hawkins.[11]
Tennessee Titans
On August 26, 2021, Hawkins signed with the Tennessee Titans.[12] He was waived on August 31, 2021.[13]
Los Angeles Rams
On September 20, 2021, Hawkins signed with the Los Angeles Rams practice squad.[14] Hawkins won Super Bowl LVI when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals.[15]
On February 15, 2022, Hawkins signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams.[16] He was waived on May 4, 2022.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
On November 10, 2022, Hawkins was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[17] On June 4, 2023, Hawkins was released by the Roughriders.[18]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Hale. David. November 16, 2020. Louisville RB Hawkins opts out to enter NFL draft. December 22, 2020. ESPN.com. en-US.
- Web site: December 9, 2016 . Cocoa seniors pass torch to next star Javian Hawkins . May 28, 2023 . Orlando Sentinel.
- Web site: August 8, 2017 . Cocoa's Javian Hawkins excited about commitment to Louisville . May 28, 2023 . Orlando Sentinel.
- Web site: Robinson . Cameron Teague . November 20, 2019 . Louisville's Javian Hawkins: 1,017 yards later, Hawkins on track for historic season . May 28, 2023 . The Courier-Journal.
- Web site: November 16, 2020 . Louisville RB Hawkins opts out to prep for draft . May 28, 2023 . Reuters . en.
- Web site: McGavic . Matthew . September 6, 2020 . Javian Hawkins Using Preseason Accolades as Motivation for 2020 Season . May 28, 2023 . SI.com.
- Web site: McGavic . Matthew . August 20, 2020 . Javian Hawkins is Staying very Humble and Leading His Teammates . May 28, 2023 . SI.com.
- Web site: Owens . Maxwell . November 16, 2020 . You should not be mad at Javian Hawkins for his decision . May 28, 2023 . Big Red Louie . en-US.
- Web site: Rutherford . Mike . November 16, 2020 . Louisville RB Javian Hawkins opts out of rest of season, will enter NFL draft . May 28, 2023 . Card Chronicle . en.
- Web site: May 3, 2021 . Falcons agree to terms with 20 college free agents . May 28, 2023 . AtlantaFalcons.com.
- Web site: Deighton . John . August 24, 2021 . Falcons sign QB Josh Rosen, release five others . May 28, 2023 . AtlantaFalcons.com.
- Web site: Wyatt . Jim . August 26, 2021 . Titans Add Three to Roster, Place Three on Reserve/COVID-19 List . March 25, 2023 . TennesseeTitans.com.
- Web site: Wyatt . Jim . August 31, 2021 . Titans Trim Roster to 53 By Parting Ways With 17 Players . March 25, 2023 . TennesseeTitans.com.
- Web site: DaSilva . Cameron . September 20, 2021 . Rams sign RB Javian Hawkins to practice squad, release Otis Anderson . March 25, 2023 . The Rams Wire . USA Today.
- Web site: Schwartz . Paul . February 13, 2021 . LA Rams defeat Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl 2022 . May 28, 2023 . New York Post.
- Cothrel . Nicholas . February 15, 2022 . Rams Sign 12 Players to a Reserve/Future Contract . May 28, 2023 . Sports Illustrated.
- Web site: November 10, 2022 . Riders Add American Running Back Javian Hawkins . May 28, 2023 . Riderville.com.
- Web site: Saskatchewan Roughriders release 22, including RB Kienan LaFrance . 3DownNation . June 4, 2023.