32 Facts About Andrew Hawkins

Andrew Austin Hawkins was born on March 10,1986 and is a former American football wide receiver.

Andrew Hawkins played six seasons in the National Football League with the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns and two seasons for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League, where he was part of back-to-back Grey Cup Championships.

Andrew Hawkins had signed with the New England Patriots in the 2017 offseason, but announced his retirement just days before training camp.

Andrew Hawkins played college football for the Toledo Rockets from 2004 to 2007.

Andrew Hawkins was named second-team All-state as a defensive back by PA Football News and Associated Press, and All-conference as a running back.

Andrew Hawkins participated in long jump and triple jump.

Andrew Hawkins chose to attend college at the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio.

Andrew Hawkins played at wide receiver and cornerback, making him the first Rocket to play both ways in 48 years.

Andrew Hawkins worked out with the Cleveland Browns after going undrafted in the 2008 NFL draft.

Andrew Hawkins was not signed to play in the NFL and was out of football the entire 2008 season.

Andrew Hawkins competed as a contestant on Michael Irvin's football reality show 4th and Long.

Andrew Hawkins was cut on the final episode along with future CFL player Ahmaad Smith.

Andrew Hawkins then signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League on December 5,2008.

However, before his first CFL season in 2009, Andrew Hawkins went to compete on Michael Irvin's football reality show 4th and Long to compete for a spot on the Dallas Cowboys roster.

Andrew Hawkins then went on to play with the Alouettes for two seasons.

Andrew Hawkins scored his first CFL touchdown on October 12,2009 during a Thanksgiving Day match-up against the Calgary Stampeders.

Andrew Hawkins totaled only 41 receptions, 457 yards and five touchdowns in two seasons for the Alouettes, but was a part of the back-to-back Grey Cup championship teams.

On January 12,2011, Andrew Hawkins signed a contract with the St Louis Rams of the National Football League.

Andrew Hawkins debuted for the team on August 21,2011 in Week 2 of the preseason against New York Jets, catching a 15-yard pass from Dan LeFevour.

Andrew Hawkins was added to the active roster after Jordan Shipley was placed on injured reserve.

Andrew Hawkins went on to record 23 receptions for 263 yards, both fifth among the team's receivers.

Andrew Hawkins had five rushes for 25 yards converted on nine third-down situations.

Andrew Hawkins had a breakout season in 2012 for the Bengals, playing in 14 games and totaling 51 receptions for 533 yards and four touchdowns, plus six rushes for 30 yards.

Andrew Hawkins did return and played in the Bengals final eight games, totaling 12 receptions for 199 yards.

Andrew Hawkins signed an offer sheet with the Cleveland Browns on March 12,2014.

The Bengals declined to match the offer, and Andrew Hawkins became a member of the Browns with a reported four-year, $13.6 million contract, including a $3.8 million signing bonus.

On February 27,2017, Andrew Hawkins was released by the Browns.

On May 24,2017, Andrew Hawkins signed a one-year contract with the New England Patriots.

On July 25,2017, Andrew Hawkins announced his retirement from the NFL.

Andrew Hawkins is the younger brother of former NFL cornerback Artrell Andrew Hawkins.

Andrew Hawkins is the cousin of retired CFL slotback Geroy Simon, and former NFL offensive guard Carlton Haselrig.

Andrew Hawkins graduated from Columbia University in 2017 with a master's degree in sports management from the School of Professional Studies with a 4.0 GPA.