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Matthew A. Cherry becomes second former pro athlete to win Academy Award

Former college and NFL receiver Matthew A. Cherry became an Academy Award winner Sunday night, taking home the Oscar for the Best Animated Short Film, “Hair Love”.

Former college and NFL receiver Matthew A. Cherry became an Academy Award winner Sunday night, taking home the Oscar for the Best Animated Short Film, “Hair Love”.

Former Browns WR Andrew Hawkins wins an Academy Award

Former Browns WR Andrew Hawkins wins an Academy Award as the executive producer of Hair Love

Congratulations to former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Andrew Hawkins! On Sunday night, “Hawk” won an Academy Award for producing the animated short, “Hair Love”.

Hawkins was an executive producer of the film, directed by Matthew Cherry, who is also a former NFL wide receiver after starring at that position at the University of Akron. The award-winning film deals with the travails of an African-American father trying to do his daughter’s hair for the first time.

Hawkins played for the Browns from 2014-2016 and was a fan favorite during his time. He also co-hosts the Thomahawk podcast with former teammate Joe Thomas. It is his first Oscar.

Hair Love runs just over six minutes and it’s a lot of fun: