Despite lacking desired size, Hawkins is a very useful stretch-game specialist who brings energy and home run potential with him onto the field. He doesn't operate with a booming burst gear, but his play speed is consistent and he can get to a breakaway gear if defenders don't mind their run fits. He's going to be more elusive at the early stages of a run than once he's up to the second and third level and his rush tracks can be somewhat predictable at times. He can create for himself with vision and athleticism, but the run will often end as soon as there is contact. Hawkins appears capable of doing more in the passing game than Louisville asked of him and has a chance to compete for backup carries within a couple of years in a zone-heavy run scheme.
