Artrell Hawkins played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats and was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 1998 NFL draft.
12 Facts About Artrell Hawkins
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Artrell Hawkins finished his 10-year career as a member of the New York Jets prior to the 2008 season.
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Artrell Hawkins attended Bishop McCort High School in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, where he was named conference offensive player of the year as a senior after rushing for a school record 26 touchdowns and 1,487 yards, including a single-game record 265 yards.
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Artrell Hawkins lettered in basketball and baseball at Bishop McCort.
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Artrell Hawkins attended the University of Cincinnati, where he majored in business and lettered in football for four years as a defensive back and kick returner under head coach Rick Minter.
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Artrell Hawkins was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 1998 NFL draft, where he played cornerback for six years.
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In 1999, Artrell Hawkins played in 14 games and totaled 61 tackles and seven assists.
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In 2001, Artrell Hawkins rebounded and played in 14 games, totaling 49 tackles, 10 assists, and three interceptions.
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Artrell Hawkins was released by the Patriots during the summer of 2007.
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Artrell Hawkins announced his retirement on August 1,2008, prior to the regular season.
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Since retiring, Artrell Hawkins has been a fixture on Cincinnati sportstalk radio, beginning as a University of Cincinnati sideline reporter and various co-hosting and guest duties.
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Artrell Hawkins is a weekly contributor to the Bengals Radio Network.