Michael Hawkins Jr.

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Michael Hawkins Jr.
Oklahoma Sooners–No. 9
Position Quarterback
ClassFreshman
Personal information
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight196 lb (89 kg)
Career history
College
High school Emerson
(McKinney, Texas)

Michael Hawkins Jr. is an American football quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners.

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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 an offer from TCU. [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]

Statistics

Oklahoma Sooners
SeasonGamesPassingRushing
GPGSRecordCompAttPctYardsAvgTDIntRateAttYardsAvgTD
2024 20–132259.01496.81085.714322.30
Career 20−132259.01496.81085.714322.30

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References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ "After racist vandalism in Allen, Michael Hawkins, family find community at Frisco Emerson". Dallas News. October 24, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Former Allen Star QB Mike Hawkins Jr. Eligible To Play At Frisco Emerson". Local Profile. February 16, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  4. ↑ "How Michael Hawkins and his family produced a special senior year". spectrumlocalnews.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Frisco Emerson quarterback Michael Hawkins earns Star Local Media All-Area Football Team MVP honor". Star Local Media.
  6. ↑ Martinez, Justin. "OU football secures commitment from Michael Hawkins, four-star 2024 QB recruit". The Oklahoman. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Frisco Emerson four-star quarterback Mike Hawkins Jr. commits to Oklahoma". Dallas News. April 8, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Oklahoma football opts for upside over experience with backup to QB Jackson Arnold". 247Sports. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  9. ↑ Young, Mason (September 21, 2024). "OU-Tennessee halftime: Michael Hawkins Jr. relieves Jackson Arnold; Kendel Dolby carted off". Tulsa World. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  10. ↑ Sulley, Colton. "Michael Hawkins Jr. replaces Jackson Arnold as OU football QB vs Tennessee". The Oklahoman. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  11. ↑ Curtright, Austin. "Kirk Herbstreit on Oklahoma QB Michael Hawkins Jr.: 'This kid's your quarterback'". The Oklahoman. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  12. ↑ "OU's Hawkins to replace Arnold at QB vs. Auburn". ESPN.com. September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  13. ↑ Rauterkus, Peter (September 24, 2024). "Oklahoma to start freshman QB Michael Hawkins Jr. against Auburn". al. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
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