[2] He and his twin, Tyler, both became top football players at Palm Springs High School, with Tayler being a three-time first-team all-league choice while playing wide receiver, defensive back and punter.
[7] Hawkins was named second-team all-conference in 2021 and had 62 tackles, 13 pass breakups and two interceptions while being ranked the second-best coverage defensive back nationally by Pro Football Focus (PFF); he was also chosen to PFF's Mountain West Team of the Year.
[8] After going unselected in the 2022 NFL draft, Hawkins was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent.
[15] He was elevated to the active roster for the team's season finale against the Los Angeles Rams, making his NFL debut in the game while recording an interception.
[19] On December 4, 2024, Hawkins signed with the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).