Joey Hawkins
| No. 46[1] | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Tight end |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | December 16, 1981 Gilmer, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Weight: | 252 lb (114 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Southeast Missouri State (2000) Texas Tech (2001–2004) |
| NFL draft: | 2005: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Charles Joseph Hawkins (born December 16, 1981) is a former American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League.[1] Standing 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m) tall, he was one of the tallest players in Colts history.[2] A multi-sport athlete, he played both college football and basketball at Texas Tech, and played baseball as well as his third sport at Colleyville Heritage High School.[3]
Early life and high school
Hawkins went to Colleyville Heritage High School in Texas, where played varsity football, basketball, and baseball.[4][3] He was a tight end on the Panthers football team.[5] In baseball, he was a pitcher.[6]
In basketball, Hawkins was named to the all-district first team and averaged a double-double.[7] During his senior year, Colleville Heritage made it its first-ever playoffs.[3] In 1999–2000, he averaged 9.7 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 2.1 blocked shots per game.[3]
College career
Hawkins played college football and basketball at Texas Tech.[3] He walked on to the football team at Texas Tech University in 2001, after transferring from Southeast Missouri State.[5][3]
As a football tight end who mainly blocked, Hawkins had 17 career catches for 214 yards.[3] His final college football game was the 2004 Holiday Bowl on December 30, when Texas Tech defeated the No. 4-ranked California Golden Bears, 45–31.[3]
On December 31, 2004, Hawkins joined the Red Raiders basketball team for the first time after he was no longer eligible to play football.[3] He was the fifth football player to play basketball under coach Bob Knight, who had been looking to strengthen the Raiders' inside defense.[3] Hawkins scored 11 points in 15 appearances.[8]
Professional career
In April 2005, Hawkins was scouted and signed as an undrafted player with the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL, after basketball coach Knight recommended him.[8] At the time, he was one of the two tallest players in the history of the Colts, along with teammate Jim Newton who was also 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m).[2] In 2006, he was re-signed to the Colts practice squad.[9]
References
- ^ a b "JOEY HAWKINS". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ a b "Colts camp 2005". The Indianapolis Star. August 27, 2005. Retrieved June 21, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Phillips, Troy (January 15, 2005). "Heritage ex gives Knight a hand". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved June 21, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Sanders, Nathan (January 11, 2000). "Caught Off Guard – Rash of injuries, illnesses foil C. Heritage boys team". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved June 21, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Terrin, Rick (August 17, 2001). "When did legal action replace working harder?". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved June 21, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Mauch, Rick (June 30, 1999). "Hard luck Panthers tie Grapevine JV". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved June 21, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Undefeated Aggies might get a wake-up call today". Austin-American Statesman. January 5, 2005. Retrieved June 21, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Chappell, Mike (April 30, 2005). "Colts' rookies learn new tricks". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved June 21, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Chappell, Mike (September 22, 2006). "2005 blowup is all forgotten, Leftwich and Colts insist". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved June 21, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.