Michael Hawkins (football player)

Infobox NFLactive


name=Michael Hawkins
currentteam=Minnesota Vikings
currentnumber=37
currentposition=Cornerback
birthdate=birth date and age|1983|7|15
birthplace=Dallas, Texas
heightft=6
heightin=2
weight=178
debutyear=2005
debutteam=Green Bay Packers
college=Oklahoma
draftyear=2005
draftround=5
draftpick=167
pastteams=
* Dallas Desperados (2004-2005)
* Green Bay Packers (2005)
* Cleveland Browns (2006)
* Minnesota Vikings (2006-present)
nfl=HAW351191

Michael Hawkins (born July 15, 1983 in Dallas, Texas) is an American football safety. He was a standout cornerback at Turner High School in Carrollton, Texas, after transferring from Dallas Hillcrest, where he was ranked among the top 100 players in the country by multiple recruiting services. He attended the University of Oklahoma for only one season, but he made an impact, playing in five games and returning an interception for a touchdown. After a few Arena Football League seasons, he was selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 167th overall selection in the 2005 NFL Draft. He was picked up by the Minnesota Vikings off of waivers in 2006.

Oklahoma Sooners 2002

In his only season at Oklahoma, Hawkins played in five games during the 2002 season. He recorded five tackles (4 solos) with a pass deflection and returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown vs. UTEP. He seemed destined for stardom, but left the team after the season to play for the Arena Football League's Dallas Desperados.

Professional career