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LSU offensive-line stalwart Jerald Hawkins will depart from Baton Rouge early in order to turn pro and enter the 2016 NFL Draft. The tackle out of Baldwin, La. took to Instagram and Twitter with a personal note -- detailing his plans.
— jerald hawkins (@bubbahawk10) January 6, 2016
At 6-foot-6, 305 pounds, Hawkins is the ideal tackle prospect. Hawkins has performed at both left and right tackle during the course of his career. With versatility being such a tantalizing characteristic in regards to NFL evaluators, it should help Hawkins draft stock.
A true junior, he's started in every single game he's played in for LSU. His combination of raw power and length should make him attractive to a number of NFL teams -- as will the fact that the tackle crop doesn't appear to be overly deep in 2016.
