Jaylinn Hawkins is an NFL safety for the Baltimore Ravens as of September 13, 2026. Baltimore signed him as an unrestricted free agent on March 12, 2026, and listed him on its initial 2026 53-man roster. The Ravens list Hawkins at 6-foot-1 and 208 pounds, wearing number 21. He previously played for the Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Chargers and New England Patriots.
Born August 25, 1997, in Buena Park, California, Hawkins played college football at California and graduated with a degree in American studies. Cal describes him as a safety who redshirted his first season before becoming a regular contributor and team leader. He was selected by Atlanta in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 134th overall pick. His college profile emphasized physicality, defensive instincts and ball-hawking ability, while Atlanta’s draft evaluation highlighted his size and suitability for box-safety duties.
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Jaylinn Hawkins Questions & Answers
What team does Jaylinn Hawkins play for?
As of October 13, 2026, Jaylinn Hawkins is a safety for the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore signed him as an unrestricted free agent on March 12, 2026.
What position and height does Jaylinn Hawkins have?
Jaylinn Hawkins plays safety. The Ravens list him at 6-foot-1 and 208 pounds.
What college did Jaylinn Hawkins attend?
Hawkins attended the University of California, where he played for the Golden Bears and graduated in December 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in American studies.
When was Jaylinn Hawkins born?
California’s official player biography lists Jaylinn Hawkins’ birth date as August 25, 1997.
When was Jaylinn Hawkins drafted?
The Atlanta Falcons selected Hawkins in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 134th overall pick.
Which NFL teams has Jaylinn Hawkins played for?
Hawkins began his NFL career with Atlanta, then played for the Los Angeles Chargers and New England Patriots before joining Baltimore in March 2026.
What is Jaylinn Hawkins’ playing style?
Hawkins is a physical safety with experience near the line of scrimmage and on special teams. His pre-draft evaluation identified him as a box-safety type, while his Cal background reflects a transition from wide receiver to cornerback and then safety.