Jackson Hawes (born December 6, 2000) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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and the

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. Hawes was selected by the Bills in the fifth round of the

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Early life and high school

Hawes attended Highland High School in

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. Rated as a three-star recruit, he committed to play

for the

College career

Yale

In five seasons at Yale from 2019 through 2023, Hawes appeared in 29 games, where he hauled in 35 receptions for 371 yards and six touchdowns. He was named second team all-

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twice, in 2022 and 2023. After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Hawes decided to enter his name into the

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Georgia Tech

Hawes transferred to play for the

Professional career

Hawes accepted an invite to play in the

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during his 2024 college season. Hawes was selected in the fifth round, with the 173rd pick of the

by the

References

External links

Buffalo Bills bioGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets bioYale Bulldogs bio
2000 births Living people Players of American football from Salt Lake City American football tight ends Yale Bulldogs football players Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football players Buffalo Bills players {{Amfoot-bio-stub