Uses his elite speed to provide value in several roles (including wide receiver, tailback, and even cornerback if needed). Has the wheels and quickness to get separation as a wideout and shows solid hands. Has played in more than one pro league.
Flaws:
Small, and lacks both the length and strength needed to deal with the jam at the line and be a consistent target over the middle. May lack a true position.
Career Potential:
Speedy utility player.
Movements & Injuries
2013
4/15/2013
Re-signed by the Cincinnati Bengals to a one-year contract.
2011
9/20/2011
Signed by the Cincinnati Bengals from the practice squad.
9/04/2011
Re-signed by the Cincinnati Bengals to the practice squad.
9/03/2011
Waived by the Cincinnati Bengals.
8/01/2011
Released by the St. Louis Rams.
8/01/2011
Claimed off waivers from the St. Louis Rams.
1/12/2011
Signed as a free agent by the St. Louis Rams.
Career Transactions
2011
8/01/2011
Claimed by the Cincinnati Bengals off waivers from the St. Louis Rams.
Bengals re-signed exclusive rights free agent WR Andrew Hawkins.
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Impact
Hawkins busted out on the scene early in 2012, catching 25 passes for 329 yards and two touchdowns in the first six games. However, his numbers tailed off in the final 11 contests. Hawkins ended the season with 53 grabs for 548 yards and four touchdowns, including the playoffs. He'll man the slot again in 2013.
Hawkins limited to 15 yards on two catches | 01/05/2013 8:54 PM
News
Andrew Hawkins was limited to two catches for 15 yards in the Bengals' Wild Card loss to the Texans.
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Impact
Like A.J. Green, Hawkins wasn't targeted on any of Andy Dalton's first-half passes. Bengals OC Jay Gruden's underutilization of Hawkins was one of the most mysterious and head-scratching elements of Cincinnati's 2012 season. A playmaker with the ball in his hands, Hawkins finished with just 51 catches when he should've been hovering around 75. He was the 61st overall fantasy receiver. If Gruden returns as Bengals playcaller in 2013 -- and we tentatively expect him to -- Hawkins will probably continue to struggle for WR5 value.
