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Hawkins getting late round grade, should have come back
Posted on 2/11/16 at 1:47 pm
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 on 2/11/16 at 1:50 pm to tigerskin
He just wants to get paid, can't blame him.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 1:52 pm to tigerskin
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.
I still think him going this year was the right move for him.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 2:02 pm to tigerskin
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 on 2/11/16 at 2:09 pm to tigerskin
This past season probably due to injury he left a lot to be desired in pass protection.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 2:15 pm to tigerskin
The whole line including Hawkins did not play well at all. Especially during towards the end of the season
Posted on 2/11/16 at 2:20 pm to tigerskin
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 on 2/11/16 at 2:43 pm to tigerskin
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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 on 2/11/16 at 2:52 pm to tigerskin
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
Next to Peveto, he needs to go
Posted on 2/11/16 at 2:57 pm to tigerskin
Same thing happened with Trea Turner and it turned out alright for him
Posted on 2/11/16 at 2:57 pm to tigerskin
He graduated and wasn't going to improve with another year while risking injury.
He made the right decision for him and his family.
He made the right decision for him and his family.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 3:09 pm to tigerskin
I just hope Chidi Okeke, George Brown or Ethan Pocic can take over and make LT a strength this year.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 3:18 pm to tigerskin
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 on 2/11/16 at 3:22 pm to tigerskin
Just happy the others stayed.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 3:26 pm to tigerskin
The left side was a liability in the passing game all season. Not surprised at the grade
Posted on 2/11/16 at 3:51 pm to tigerskin
Posted on 2/11/16 at 3:58 pm to tigerskin
he's one more year closer to his next contract.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 4:07 pm to tigerskin
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should have come back
He's graduated, hasn't he?
Posted on 2/11/16 at 4:13 pm to tigerskin
I guess they watched the bama tape from this year. Wish him the best of luck.
Posted on 2/11/16 at 4:41 pm to tigerskin
He was never a dominant player .Will never make a roster IMO.
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