History of Jaylinn Hawkins in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 11, 2026

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

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.