Career
He was signed by the Dallas Desperados in 2004 and drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oklahoma. After a few Arena Football League seasons, he was selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 167th overall selection in the 2005 NFL Draft.
He was picked up by the Minnesota Vikings off of waivers in 2006.
In his only season at Oklahoma, Hawkins played in five games during the 2002 season. He recorded five tackles (4 solos) with a pass deflection and returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown versus
UTEP. He seemed destined for stardom, but left the team after the season to play for the Arena Football League"s Dallas Desperados.
