Versatile UNLV lineman who earned trust by staying clean in protection
Hawley’s best UNLV calling card was versatility and reliability: in 2008 he started seven games at center and five at right guard, and allowed only one QB sack that season. He also had enough toughness and football IQ to work through multiple interior spots, which is exactly the kind of flexibility coaches love on the offensive line. The biggest differentiator is that he was a steady, assignment-sound blocker rather than a flashy stat producer, making him a fit for teams that value consistency, adaptability, and mental toughness up front.[18]
