Javian Hawkins

Javian Hawkins is an American football running back for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). 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]

Javian Hawkins
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1999-11-03) November 3, 1999
Titusville, Florida
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:Cocoa
(Cocoa, Florida)
College:Louisville
Undrafted:2021
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

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.[5] Hawkins opted out of the remainder of the 2020 season prior to the November 21 game against Syracuse. In addition, he decided to forgo his remaining two years of eligibility and enter the 2021 NFL Draft.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Hawkins signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2021.[8] On August 24, the Falcons released Hawkins.[9]

Tennessee Titans

On August 26, 2021, Hawkins signed with the Tennessee Titans.[10] He was waived on August 31, 2021.[11]

Los Angeles Rams

On September 20, 2021, Hawkins signed with the Los Angeles Rams practice squad.[12] Hawkins won Super Bowl LVI when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals.[13]

On February 15, 2022, Hawkins signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams.[14] He was waived on May 4, 2022.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On November 10, 2022, Hawkins was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[15]

References
  1. Hale, David (November 16, 2020). "Louisville RB Hawkins opts out to enter NFL draft". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 22, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Cocoa seniors pass torch to next star Javian Hawkins". orlandosentinel.com. December 9, 2016.
  3. "Cocoa's Javian Hawkins excited about commitment to Louisville". orlandosentinel.com. August 8, 2017.
  4. Robinson, Cameron Teague. "Louisville's Javian Hawkins: 1,017 yards later, Hawkins on track for historic season". The Courier-Journal.
  5. "Get Access". The Courier-Journal.
  6. "Javian Hawkins Using Preseason Accolades as Motivation for 2020 Season". SI.com.
  7. "Javian Hawkins is Staying very Humble and Leading His Teammates". SI.com.
  8. "Falcons agree to terms with 20 college free agents". AtlantaFalcons.com. May 3, 2021.
  9. "Falcons sign QB Josh Rosen, release five others". AtlantaFalcons.com. August 24, 2021.
  10. Wyatt, Jim (August 26, 2021). "Titans Add Three to Roster, Place Three on Reserve/COVID-19 List". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  11. Wyatt, Jim (August 31, 2021). "Titans Trim Roster to 53 By Parting Ways With 17 Players". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  12. 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.
  13. Schwartz, Paul (February 13, 2021). "LA Rams defeat Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl 2022". nypost.com.
  14. Cothrel, Nicholas (February 15, 2022). "Rams Sign 12 Players to a Reserve/Future Contract". sportsillustrated.com.
  15. "Riders Add American Running Back Javian Hawkins". November 10, 2022.
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