I have no prob with adding depth on the o-line. Another young (junior) pick with plenty of upside.
Has natural left tackle feet with the coordinated shuffle and bend to stay square to rushers and mirror in space. Very good initial quickness off the snap, smoothly sliding laterally in pass protection as well as when releasing to the second level in the running game. Effective cut blocker in part because of his initial burst.
Hawkins has long arms to latch on to edge rushers and shows good awareness of blitzes and twists, switching from one opponent to the next efficiently. Though he needs to gain power in his upper body, Hawkins anchors well, showing core strength, balance and knee bend to hold up to bull rushers.
Still far from a polished product, Hawkins is one of the more intriguing underclassmen tackles in the 2016 draft with starting experience on both sides in a pro-style offense against top competition. With greater commitment to hand placement on the field and the weight room off it, Hawkins could emerge as a starting tackle in the NFL, as well.