Payton Hawkins brings size, rotation value, and steady depth to Colgate's defensive line
Hawkins looks like a solid **role player with upside** for Colgate: in the 2025 season, he appeared in 12 games and logged 9 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, and rotational snaps, which points to a reliable interior defender rather than a high-volume stat producer.[3] At 6-foot-3 and 265 pounds, he has the frame to hold up against the run, and the fact that he earned consistent situational usage suggests coaches trust his effort and discipline in the line rotation.[3]
