Education
Hawley attended Esperanza High School in Anaheim, California where he was Male Athlete of the Year as a Senior and Most Valuable Player of the Aztecs.
Hawley attended Esperanza High School in Anaheim, California where he was Male Athlete of the Year as a Senior and Most Valuable Player of the Aztecs.
He was drafted by the Falcons with the 117th pick in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He was regarded as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com. Hawley recorded a school record 48 decleats as the Aztecs racked up an astounding 5,535 yards rushing, 7th most in California history, en route to the Division 1 CIF Championship game in 2005.
He played in the Cali-Florida Bowl and the Orange County and Los Angeles Shriners All-Star games in 2006.
Atlanta Falcons
Hawley was drafted in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. On September 7, 2015, he was released by the Falcons.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On September 14, 2015, Hawley was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
He was a three-year letter winner and received Preparatory Star All West Region Honors. Joe was Sunset League Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2004 and 2005. All-State Underclass, CalHiSports in 2004. All-State, First Team, CalHiSports in 2005. Los Angeles Times All-Star, First Team, in 2004 and 2005. All-Orange County, First Team, OC Register in 2004 and 2005. All-CIF Southern Section, All Divisions, First Team in 2005. And, All-CIF Southern Section, Division 1, First Team in 2004 and 2005.
