Michael Hawkins Jr. Last updated October 15, 2025 High school career Hawkins attended Emerson High School in McKinney, Texas . [ 1] He began his high school career at Allen High School before transferring for safety concerns following a racist incident. [ 2] [ 3] [ 4] As a senior, he threw for 3,039 yards and 41 touchdowns, while also rushing for 1,172 yards and ten touchdowns. [ 5] A four-star recruit, he committed to play college football at the University of Oklahoma over offers from TCU , Alabama , Arkansas , Michigan , Texas Tech , among others. [ 6] [ 7]
College career Hawkins entered his true freshman season as the backup to Jackson Arnold . [ 8] In Oklahoma's fourth game of the season against Tennessee , Hawkins replaced Arnold, finishing with 132 yards passing and a touchdown in a 25–15 defeat. [ 9] [ 10] [ 11] Following his performance against Tennessee, Hawkins was named Oklahoma's starting quarterback against Auburn . [ 12] [ 13] In his first career start, he threw for 161 yards while also rushing for 69 yards and a touchdown, leading Oklahoma to a 27–21 victory. [ 14] Hawkins appeared as the starting quarterback for Oklahoma in the 2024 Armed Forces Bowl against Navy. [ 15]
Statistics Season Team Games Passing Rushing GP GS Record Comp Att Pct Yards Avg TD Int Rate Att Yards Avg TD 2024 Oklahoma 7 4 1–3 76 120 63.3 783 6.5 3 2 123.1 69 204 3.0 1 2025 Oklahoma 2 1 1–0 15 27 55.6 167 6.2 3 0 144.2 15 58 3.9 1 Career 9 5 2−3 91 147 61.9 950 6.5 6 2 126.9 84 262 3.1 2
References ↑ Smith, Reed (September 21, 2023). "Led by Hawkins, No. 3-ranked Emerson routs Denton High in district opener" . Denton Record-Chronicle . Retrieved September 22, 2024 . ↑ "After racist vandalism in Allen, Michael Hawkins, family find community at Frisco Emerson" . Dallas News . October 24, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2024 . ↑ "Former Allen Star QB Mike Hawkins Jr. Eligible To Play At Frisco Emerson" . Local Profile . February 16, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2024 . ↑ "How Michael Hawkins and his family produced a special senior year" . spectrumlocalnews.com . Retrieved September 22, 2024 . ↑ "Frisco Emerson quarterback Michael Hawkins earns Star Local Media All-Area Football Team MVP honor" . Star Local Media . January 22, 2024. ↑ Martinez, Justin. "OU football secures commitment from Michael Hawkins, four-star 2024 QB recruit" . The Oklahoman . Retrieved September 22, 2024 . ↑ "Frisco Emerson four-star quarterback Mike Hawkins Jr. commits to Oklahoma" . Dallas News . April 8, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2024 . ↑ "Oklahoma football opts for upside over experience with backup to QB Jackson Arnold" . 247Sports . Retrieved September 22, 2024 . ↑ Young, Mason (September 21, 2024). "OU-Tennessee halftime: Michael Hawkins Jr. relieves Jackson Arnold; Kendel Dolby carted off" . Tulsa World . Retrieved September 22, 2024 . ↑ Sulley, Colton (September 21, 2024). "Michael Hawkins Jr. replaces Jackson Arnold as OU football QB vs Tennessee" . The Oklahoman . Retrieved September 22, 2024 . ↑ Curtright, Austin (September 21, 2024). "Kirk Herbstreit on Oklahoma QB Michael Hawkins Jr.: 'This kid's your quarterback' . The Oklahoman . Retrieved September 22, 2024 . ↑ Wilson, Dave (September 24, 2024). "OU's Hawkins to replace Arnold at QB vs. Auburn" . ESPN.com . Retrieved September 24, 2024 . ↑ Rauterkus, Peter (September 24, 2024). "Oklahoma to start freshman QB Michael Hawkins Jr. against Auburn" . al . Retrieved September 24, 2024 . ↑ Martinez, Justin (September 28, 2024). "Michael Hawkins Jr. stats: OU football quarterback leads comeback win vs. Auburn" . The Oklahoman . Retrieved September 29, 2024 . ↑ "Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl Preview: Navy Meets Oklahoma In Fort Worth Friday" . American Conference . December 27, 2024. Retrieved August 14, 2025 . This page is based on this
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