Josh Hawkins

Joshua Rashard Hawkins (born January 23, 1993) is an American football cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at East Carolina. Hawkins was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

Josh Hawkins
Hawkins with the Packers in 2017
No. 29 – Atlanta Falcons
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1993-01-23) January 23, 1993
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:189 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Robert B. Glenn
(Kernersville, North Carolina)
College:East Carolina
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2018
Total tackles:42
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:0
Pass deflections:7
Interceptions:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press Wonderlic
5 ft 10 in
(1.78 m)		 189 lb
(86 kg)		 4.39 s 1.51 s 2.52 s 4.09 s 7.22 s 40.5 in
(1.03 m)		 10 ft 5 in
(3.18 m)		 14 reps 7[1]
All values are from Pro Day[2]

Green Bay Packers

After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft, Hawkins signed with the Green Bay Packers on May 6, 2016.[3] He recorded five tackles and two interceptions in the preseason, earning him a spot on the Packers' 53-man roster.[4]

On September 1, 2018, Hawkins was waived by the Packers.[5]

Carolina Panthers

On September 4, 2018, Hawkins was signed to the Carolina Panthers' practice squad.[6] He was promoted to the active roster on September 22, 2018.[7] He was waived on November 14, 2018.[8]

Kansas City Chiefs

On November 18, 2018, Hawkins was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.[9] He was released on December 6, 2018.[10]

Philadelphia Eagles

On December 11, 2018, Hawkins was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.[11] He was promoted to the active roster on December 24, 2018.[12]

Hawkins was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.[13]

Dallas Renegades

Hawkins was selected in the 2020 XFL Draft by the Dallas Renegades.[14]

Atlanta Falcons

On April 15, 2020, Hawkins signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[15]

NFL career statistics

Regular season
YearTeamGPGSTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
TotalSoloAstSckSFTYPDefIntYdsAvgLngTDsFFFR
2016GB 1105500.0010000000
2017GB 1533727100.0060000010
Total2634232100.0070000010
Source: NFL.com

References
  1. McGinn, Bob (May 6, 2016). "A closer look at the Packers rookie free agents". JSOnline.com. Archived from the original on April 21, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  2. "Josh Hawkins – East Carolina, CB : 2016 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile". NFLDraftScout.com. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  3. "Packers sign 19 rookie free agents". Packers.com. May 6, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  4. Hodkiewicz, Wes (September 3, 2016). "Packers keep three QBs: Here's the 53-man roster". Packers.com. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  5. "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. September 1, 2018.
  6. Strickland, Bryan (September 4, 2018). "Panthers sign Josh Hawkins to practice squad". Panthers.com.
  7. Taranto, Steven (September 22, 2018). "Panthers promote CB Josh Hawkins to active roster". 247sports.com.
  8. "Panthers claim Kenjon Barner". Panthers.com. November 14, 2018.
  9. "Chiefs promote wide receiver Gehrig Dieter to active roster". ArrowheadPride.com. November 18, 2018.
  10. "Chiefs sign CB Horace Richardson to practice squad". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. December 6, 2018.
  11. Erby, Glenn (December 11, 2018). "Eagles sign CB Josh Hawkins to the practice squad". theeagleswire.usatoday.com.
  12. McPherson, Chris (December 24, 2018). "Mike Wallace Activated From Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  13. "Eagles announce first wave of roster moves as team works toward 53-player limit". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 30, 2019. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  14. Bender, Bill (October 21, 2019). "XFL Draft picks 2019: Complete results, rosters, players for new football league". Sporting News. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  15. McFadden, Will (April 15, 2020). "Falcons agree to terms with former XFL cornerback". AtlantaFalcons.com.
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