A. J. Hawk

A. J. Hawk

Infobox NFLactive
name=A.J. Hawk


width=100
caption=Hawk in 2006 during player introductions
currentteam=Green Bay Packers
currentnumber=50
currentpositionplain=Outside linebacker
birthdate=birth date and age|1984|1|6
birthplace=Kettering, Ohio
heightft=6
heightin=1
weight=247
debutyear=2006
debutteam=Green Bay Packers
college=Ohio State
draftyear=2006
draftround=1
draftpick=5
pastteams=
* Green Bay Packers (2006-present)
status=Active
highlights=
* Lombardi Award (2005)
statweek=17
statseason=2007
statlabel1=Tackles
statvalue1=224
statlabel2=Sacks
statvalue2=4.5
statlabel3=INTs
statvalue3=3
nfl=HAW076822

Aaron James "A. J." Hawk (born January 6, 1984 in Kettering, Ohio) is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers fifth overall in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.

High school career

A. J. Hawk attended high school at Centerville High School, near Dayton, Ohio. He holds multiple defensive records and is one of two active NFL players who played for the Centerville High School Elks football team. [ [http://www.elksfootball.com/docs/records_nfl.php Elks Football - NFL Players] ] A. J. Hawk's records include most tackles in a game (30) and most career tackles (583). [ [http://www.elksfootball.com/docs/records.php Elks Football - Team Records] ] Hawk was a 2 time All-State player in high school (1999 and 2000). Other NFL players from Centerville are Hawk's former Ohio State University teammates Mike Nugent (the other active NFL player from Centerville High School) and Nick Mangold, who attended Alter High School.

College career

Before the 2006 NFL draft, A.J Hawk played for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He played with the Buckeyes from 2002-2005.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

2006 (Rookie)

On April 29, 2006 Hawk was drafted in the 1st round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. He was the 5th overall pick of the draft.

A.J. Hawk signed a 6 year contract with the Packers, worth $37.5 million, on July 28, 2006. [ [http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_contract.aspx?sport=NFL&id=3629 AJ Hawk ] ] He recorded his first NFL sack on September 24, 2006, when he sacked Detroit Lions Quarterback Jon Kitna in the fourth quarter.

Hawk was selected the NFL Rookie Of The Week on October 23, 2006 in a win against the Miami Dolphins. He led Green Bay with 12 total tackles in the game and recorded one sack in the Packers’ 34–24 victory.

For his effort in the November 12, 2006 23–17 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, Hawk was selected the NFL Rookie of the Week for the second time. Hawk recorded 13 total tackles and 1.5 sacks, and forced one fumble. Early in the third quarter, Hawk sacked the Vikings quarterback Brad Johnson for a 10-yard loss. He later combined with teammate Nick Barnett for another 10-yard sack.

On December 10, 2006 Hawk recorded his first NFL interception when he picked off Alex Smith during a 30–19 win over the San Francisco 49ers. On December 31th, during the Packers' final game of the 2006 season, Hawk recorded his second interception of the season during a 26–7 win over the Chicago Bears.

In his rookie season, A.J. Hawk led the Packers' defense with 119 total tackles, 82 of them solo. He also recorded 2 interceptions, 3.5 sacks, 6 passes defended and 1 forced fumble. [ [http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/412454 A.J. Hawk ] ] He was third place in voting for the Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year. [ [http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9905721 National Football League - CBSSports.com ] ]

2007

In his second season he was second on the team with 105 total tackles, 78 of them solo. He also had 1 interception, 1 sack, 4 passes defended and 1 forced fumble. During the 2007 Postseason he recorded 8 tackles and 1 sack in 2 games.

Personal life

Hawk is married to Laura Quinn, sister of Brady Quinn, quarterback for the Cleveland Browns and second cousin of Zachary Ty Bryan, who played Brad on the television show Home Improvement. Interestingly enough, Hawk's final game with the Buckeyes was against University of Notre Dame, where Quinn was playing at the time. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_Fiesta_Bowl] Hawk managed to sack his future brother-in-law twice during the game. [http://www.fiestabowl.org/pdf5/45266.pdf?ATCLID=523263&SPSID=46030&SPID=4135&DB_OEM_ID=10200]

References

External links

* [http://www.ajhawk.com A.J. Hawk Official Website]
* [http://www.packers.com/team/players/hawk_a.j./ A.J. Hawk at Packers.com]
* [http://ohiostatebuckeyes.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/hawk_aj00.html A.J. Hawk Ohio State Buckeye Bio]


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