Javian Hawkins

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Javian Hawkins
No. 14 – Los Angeles Rams
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1999-11-03) November 3, 1999 (age 22)
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:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Javian Hawkins is an American football running back for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). 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]

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]

References[]

  1. ^ Hale, David (November 16, 2020). "Louisville RB Hawkins opts out to enter NFL draft". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  2. ^ "Cocoa seniors pass torch to next star Javian Hawkins". orlandosentinel.com.
  3. ^ "Cocoa's Javian Hawkins excited about commitment to Louisville". orlandosentinel.com.
  4. ^ Robinson, Cameron Teague. "Louisville's Javian Hawkins: 1,017 yards later, Hawkins on track for historic season". The Courier-Journal.
  5. ^ a b "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.
  11. ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 31, 2021). "Titans Trim Roster to 53 By Parting Ways With 17 Players". TennesseeTitans.com.
  12. ^ "Rams sign RB Javian Hawkins to practice squad, release Otis Anderson". The Rams Wire. USA Today. September 20, 2021.

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