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Jaylinn Hawkins

Jaylinn Hawkins is an American football safety currently playing for the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of California, Berkeley. Hawkins' professional career began with the Falcons, and he later joined the Ravens, continuing his career as a safety in professional football.

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Safety Jaylinn Hawkins, formerly a team leader for the Patriots, has signed a two-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens, bolstering their secondary. The move was reported during free agency.

August 25, 1997: Jaylinn Hawkins Born

On August 25, 1997, Jaylinn Hawkins was born. He is an American professional football safety.

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2015: Redshirted first year

In 2015, Hawkins redshirted his first year with the California Golden Bears.

2015: High School Graduation

In 2015, Jaylinn Hawkins graduated from Buena Park High School and committed to play college football at the University of California, Berkeley.

2016: Played snaps in all 12 games

During the 2016 season, Hawkins played snaps in all 12 games and started three games at safety. He was also recognized as a scholar-athlete of the week.

2017: Started 11 of 12 games

In 2017, Hawkins started 11 of the team's 12 games and played snaps in all 12.

2018: Led Pac-12 with 6 interceptions

In 2018, Hawkins started 12 of the team's 13 games and played snaps in all 13. He led the Pac-12 with 6 interceptions and had three interceptions at the 2018 Cheez-It Bowl, being named Defensive MVP of the game.

2019: SportsCenter Top 10

During the 2019 season, Hawkins made a one-handed interception during a game against Stanford, which made the SportsCenter Top 10.

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July 28, 2020: Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list

On July 28, 2020, Hawkins was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Atlanta Falcons.

2020: Selected by Atlanta Falcons

In 2020, Jaylinn Hawkins was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the NFL draft.

2022: First professional touchdown

In 2022, during Week 6, Hawkins scored his first professional touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers after recovering a fumble in the end zone and recorded an interception in the same game.

October 17, 2023: Waived by the Falcons

On October 17, 2023, The Falcons waived Hawkins.

October 18, 2023: Claimed by the Los Angeles Chargers

On October 18, 2023, Hawkins was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Chargers.

March 21, 2024: Signed with the New England Patriots

On March 21, 2024, Hawkins signed with the New England Patriots.

March 23, 2025: Hawkins got married

On March 23, 2025, Hawkins got married.

2025: Played all 17 games

In 2025, Hawkins played all 17 games and recorded 71 tackles and 4 interceptions.

January 11, 2026: Playoff Debut

On January 11, 2026, Hawkins made his playoff debut in a 16–3 win against the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card round.