Michael Hawkins Jr.

Michael Hawkins Jr.
Oklahoma Sooners – No. 9
PositionQuarterback
ClassFreshman
Personal information
Born: (2005-10-29) October 29, 2005 (age 19)
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight196 lb (89 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolEmerson
(McKinney, Texas)

Michael Hawkins Jr. (born October 29, 2005) is an American football quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners.

High school career

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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

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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]

Statistics

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Oklahoma Sooners
Season Games Passing Rushing
GP GS Record Comp Att Pct Yards Avg TD Int Rate Att Yards Avg TD
2024 6 3 1–2 48 77 62.7 536 6.8 1 2 125.0 52 143 2.7 1
Career 6 3 1−2 48 77 62.7 536 6.8 1 2 125.0 52 143 2.7 1

References

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  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 (September 21, 2024). "Kirk Herbstreit on Oklahoma QB Michael Hawkins Jr.: 'This kid's your quarterback'". The Oklahoman. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  12. ^ Wilson, Dave (September 24, 2024). "OU's Hawkins to replace Arnold at QB vs. Auburn". ESPN.com. 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.
  14. ^ Martinez, Justin (September 28, 2024). "Michael Hawkins Jr. stats: OU football quarterback leads comeback win vs. Auburn". The Oklahoman. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
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