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Hawkins getting late round grade, should have come back

Posted on 2/11/16 at 1:47 pm
Posted by tigerskin
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Posted on 2/11/16 at 1:47 pm

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Jerald Hawkins Getting Day-Three Grades
Updated Feb. 11, 2016
By Charlie Campbell - @draftcampbell

In recent years, there have been a lot of early-entry players going to the NFL when they should have returned to school. One player who fits that criteria this year is LSU offensive tackle Jerald Hawkins, who was the Tigers' left tackle after playing right tackle in the previous seasons. In speaking with multiple evaluators, they are down on Hawkins and have not given him good draft grades.

Sources from multiple teams have said that they graded Hawkins on day three. They say he lacks strength and doesn't have power in his base. He plays with poor leverage, gets fooled and is bulled around, and they think he's a backup-quality player in the NFL. They his best attribute is he has pretty good feet. He also has length, so teams feel there are some tools to work with, which gives him a draftable grade.

A few teams said they had a fourth-round grade on Hawkins. Another said they had him as a fifth- or sixth-rounder who is a developmental backup. Perhaps another year at LSU would have given Hawkins time to get stronger for the NFL. It looks like Hawkins will be in for a long wait come draft weekend.

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Posted by Adam4848
LA
Member since Apr 2006
19197 posts
Posted on 2/11/16 at 1:50 pm to
He just wants to get paid, can't blame him.
Posted by mwade91383
Washington DC
Member since Mar 2010
5956 posts
Posted on 2/11/16 at 1:52 pm to
I think he's a day 2 guy but what do I know. The truth is I don't criticise him because he's been starting for so long for us. The notion that THIS year he's going to improve that much is far from a given. He might be near his ceiling honestly and with so little time to cash in, his clock is ticking.

I still think him going this year was the right move for him.
Posted by geauxtigers33
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2014
13734 posts
Posted on 2/11/16 at 2:02 pm to
He is going to go to the combine and move up like Trai Turner. He is a good athlete and will test very well.
Posted by LSU_Saints_Hornets
Uptown NO,LA
Member since Jan 2013
9739 posts
Posted on 2/11/16 at 2:09 pm to
This past season probably due to injury he left a lot to be desired in pass protection.
Posted by OKtiger
Tulsa, OK
Member since Nov 2014
8600 posts
Posted on 2/11/16 at 2:15 pm to
The whole line including Hawkins did not play well at all. Especially during towards the end of the season
Posted by marcnbc
Bossier City, LA
Member since May 2004
4216 posts
Posted on 2/11/16 at 2:20 pm to
4th year junior ready to earn close to 500K IF he makes a team. Don't really know his family/financial situation...wish him the best of luck!
Posted by vjp819
South Sec. 414 / Alex Box Sec. 210
Member since Nov 2003
10882 posts
Posted on 2/11/16 at 2:43 pm to
quote:

They say he lacks strength and doesn't have power in his base. He plays with poor leverage, gets fooled and is bulled around,


Damn I'm glad he's leaving.
Posted by Mudminnow
Houston, TX
Member since Aug 2004
34161 posts
Posted on 2/11/16 at 2:52 pm to
Not surprising with Moffit on the staff. Happens year after year with our guys. Moffit needs to get back in the weight room and motivate and teach these guys.

Next to Peveto, he needs to go
Posted by tzimme4
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
29319 posts
Posted on 2/11/16 at 2:57 pm to
Same thing happened with Trea Turner and it turned out alright for him
Posted by TheCaterpillar
Member since Jan 2004
76774 posts
Posted on 2/11/16 at 2:57 pm to
He graduated and wasn't going to improve with another year while risking injury.

He made the right decision for him and his family.
Posted by brlsu1988
Lake Charles, LA
Member since Jul 2011
1228 posts
Posted on 2/11/16 at 3:09 pm to
I just hope Chidi Okeke, George Brown or Ethan Pocic can take over and make LT a strength this year.
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
69315 posts
Posted on 2/11/16 at 3:18 pm to
Hawkins is graduated so he had no real reason to come back. Whether he's a 2nd round pick or 6th round pick he's about to get paid.
Posted by schwartzy
New Orleans
Member since May 2014
9212 posts
Posted on 2/11/16 at 3:22 pm to
Just happy the others stayed.
Posted by Jenar Boy
Elsewhere
Member since Aug 2013
12957 posts
Posted on 2/11/16 at 3:26 pm to
The left side was a liability in the passing game all season. Not surprised at the grade
Posted by The First Cut
Member since Apr 2012
14201 posts
Posted on 2/11/16 at 3:51 pm to
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
281616 posts
Posted on 2/11/16 at 3:58 pm to
he's one more year closer to his next contract.
Posted by BayouBengals03
lsu14always
Member since Nov 2007
99999 posts
Posted on 2/11/16 at 4:07 pm to
quote:

should have come back

He's graduated, hasn't he?
Posted by baobabtiger
Member since May 2009
4793 posts
Posted on 2/11/16 at 4:13 pm to
I guess they watched the bama tape from this year. Wish him the best of luck.
Posted by rilesrick
Member since Mar 2015
6704 posts
Posted on 2/11/16 at 4:41 pm to
He was never a dominant player .Will never make a roster IMO.
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