Donald Hawkins
| No. 78 Carolina Panthers | |||
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| Position: | Tackle | ||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth: | 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 | |||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| Roster status: | Active | ||
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Donald Hawkins (born April 22, 1992) is an American football tackle for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. 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
Northwest Mississippi Community College
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]
University of Texas
Hawkins transferred to play for the Texas Longhorns from 2012 to 2013.[1] He started 24 of 25 career games during his time with the Longhorns.[2]
Professional career
Philadelphia Eagles
Hawkins signed with the 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 on August 25, 2014. He was released by the Browns on August 30, 2014.[3]
Dallas Cowboys
Hawkins signed with the Dallas Cowboys on August 31, 2014.[3] He was waived by the Cowboys on May 8, 2015.[4]
Miami Dolphins
Hawkins was signed by the 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 signed Hawkins to their practice squad.[9]
Carolina Panthers
On January 26, 2016, Hawkins signed a futures contract with the Carolina Panthers.[10]
References
- 1 2 3 "Donald Hawkins". texassports.com. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
- ↑ "Donald Hawkins". philadelphiaeagles.com. Archived from the original on December 8, 2014. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Donald Hawkins". kffl.com. Archived from the original on December 8, 2014. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
- ↑ Jenkins, Ron (May 8, 2015). "Dallas Cowboys tackle Josh Brent retires". star-telegram.com. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "DONALD HAWKINS". foxsports.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Panthers sign eighth to future contract". www.panthers.com. Archived from the original on January 28, 2016. Retrieved 2016-01-28.