The Falcons made just six picks during the 2020 NFL Draft, but general manager Thomas Dimitroff made those picks count by finding players that can contribute right away.
Late in the fourth round, the team took California safety Jaylinn Hawkins with the pick Atlanta received from the Baltimore Ravens in the Hayden Hurst trade.
Hawkins is a guy that should help right away on special teams as a gunner, while providing depth and emergency-starter insurance. His athleticism is matched only by his confidence, which you can see in this spectacular one-handed interception against Stanford below:
Only one hand needed for this INT. 😳@jhawko6 pic.twitter.com/C2L6mhKuS2
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 26, 2020
Hawkins is an exciting guy to listen to, and he clearly isn’t shy about the variety of things he can do. Watch below as he talks about his versatility to play as both a deep safety and an in-the-box defender:
"I'm turnt up right now. It's a blessing." – @jhawko6 pic.twitter.com/3O0Q3DEud1
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 25, 2020
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