Education
He attended Rosa Fort High School in Tunica, Mississippi. 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.
He attended Rosa Fort High School in Tunica, Mississippi. 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.
He first enrolled at Northwest Mississippi Community College before transferring to the University of Texas. 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.
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.
University of Texas
Hawkins transferred to play for the Texas Longhorns from 2012 to 2013. He started 24 of 25 career games during his time with the Longhorns.
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. 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.
Dallas Cowboys
Hawkins signed with the Dallas Cowboys on August 31, 2014.
He was waived by the Cowboys on May 8, 2015. Miami Dolphins
Hawkins was signed by the Miami Dolphins on May 11, 2015.
He was released by the Dolphins on September 4 and signed to the team"s practice squad on September 8, 2015. He was released by the Dolphins on November 12, 2015.
San Francisco 49ers
On November 16, 2015, the San Francisco 49ers signed Hawkins to their practice squad.
Carolina Panthers
On January 26, 2016, Hawkins signed a futures contract with the Carolina Panthers.
Hawkins has also been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers.