
Veteran Georgia State O-lineman with academic discipline and position versatility
Akil Hawkins brings value as a smart, multi-position offensive lineman who has been trusted at both center and guard for Georgia State, with coaches noting he could compete for a starting job and that versatility is a real differentiator. In the 2015 season, he played in seven games at guard, and Georgia State also listed him as a two-year letterwinner and academic standout on the Sun Belt Commissioner’s List. The main appeal here is reliability: Hawkins profiles as a steady, assignment-sound interior lineman who can help stabilize a roster, especially for teams that prize football IQ, depth, and a low-drama locker-room presence.