Javian Hawkins (born November 3, 1999) is an

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who is a free agent. He played college football for the

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. He opted out of the remainder of the season in November 2020 and entered the

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Early years

Hawkins originally attended

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, before transferring to Cocoa High School in

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. During his high school career he rushed for over 4,000 yards and 40 touchdowns. Hawkins committed to the

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to play college football.

College career

Hawkins played in three games his first year at Louisville in 2018 and took a redshirt. 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. Hawkins returned as Louisville's starting running back in 2020.< Hawkins opted out of the remainder of the 2020 season prior to the November 21 game against

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. In addition, he decided to forgo his remaining two years of eligibility and enter the

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Hawkins signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2021. On August 24, the Falcons released Hawkins.

Tennessee Titans

On August 26, 2021, Hawkins signed with the

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. He was waived on August 31, 2021.

Los Angeles Rams

On September 20, 2021, Hawkins signed with the

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practice squad. Hawkins won

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when the Rams defeated the

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. On February 15, 2022, Hawkins signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams. He was waived on May 4, 2022.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On November 10, 2022, Hawkins was signed by the

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. On June 4, 2023, Hawkins was released by the Roughriders.

References

External links

Louisville Cardinals bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hawkins, Javian 1999 births Living people People from Titusville, Florida Players of American football from Brevard County, Florida American football running backs Louisville Cardinals football players Atlanta Falcons players Tennessee Titans players Los Angeles Rams players