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2025 Defensive
| STATS | CMB Total Tackles | INT Interceptions | TD Interceptions Returned For Touchdown | FUM Forced Fumbles | SCK Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 70 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Post Season | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
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RotowireHawkins tallied 71 total tackles (45 solo), including 1.5 sacks, six passes defensed, including four interceptions, and one forced fumble across 15 regular-season games in 2025.
The 28-year-old started all 15 games in which he appeared and logged 836 defensive snaps this season, the second-highest total of his career. In his second year with thePatriots, Hawkins proved to be an integral part of the secondary, leading the team in interceptions and ranking fourth in passes defensed. Set to become an unrestricted free agent following New England's 2025 playoff run, Hawkins will likely draw interest from teams in need of a starting safety ahead of the 2026 season.
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RotowireHawkins logged seven tackles (four solo), one quarterback hit and one forced fumble during thePatriots' 28-24 win over the Ravens on Sunday.
Hawkins was one of three New England defenders to play all 55 defensive snaps Sunday, and he finished tied with Christian Gonzalez as the team's third-leading tackler behind Jack Gibbens (10) and Carlton Davis (eight). Hawkins' biggest play of the game came late in the first quarter, when he punched the ball out of Derrick Henry's arms to give the Patriots the ball near midfield, and the offense was able to convert the turnover into a one-yard touchdown pass from Drake Maye to Hunter Henry 10 plays later. Hawkins has played every single defensive snap in seven of his last eight games and is up to 69 tackles (43 solo), including 1.5 sacks, four pass defenses (two interceptions), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 13 regular-season games.
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RotowireHawkins totaled 11 tackles (four solo) and a defensed pass in Sunday's Week 15 loss to Buffalo.
Hawkins led New England in tackles in the losing effort. In doing so, he set a season-high mark and reached double digits in stops for the first time this year. Hawkins is up to 62 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, along with four defensed passes (including two interceptions) through 12 games in his second campaign with thePatriots.
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CBS Sports Zachary PerelesPatriots' Jaylinn Hawkins: Five stops in Week 11 win
RotowireHawkins posted five tackles (four solo) during thePatriots' 27-14 win over the Jets on Thursday.
Hawkins was nursing a shoulder injury during Week 11 prep, but it didn't seem to bother him Thursday as he played every single defensive snap while finishing tied for the third most tackles on the Patriots. The sixth-year safety has accumulated 43 tackles (32 solo), including 1.5 sacks, two interceptions and one fumble recovery across nine regular-season games.
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RotowireHawkins (shoulder) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.
Hawkins was estimated as limited on Monday's practice report, but he's ready to roll for Thursday night's game against the Jets. Hawkins has picked up 38 tackles (28 solo), including 1.5 sacks, two interceptions and one fumble recovery across eight starts this season.
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RotowireHawkins (shoulder) was listed as a limited practice participant on Monday's injury report.
Hawkins likely picked up the injury during thePatriots' 28-23 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday, when he logged six tackles (four solo) while playing 66 of 69 defensive snaps. New England held a walkthrough Monday, so the sixth-year safety will have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation ahead of Thursday's AFC East clash against the Jets.
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RotowireHawkins recorded five tackles (four solo) and an interception during thePatriots' 32-13 win over the Browns on Sunday.
Hawkins was cleared to play Sunday after missing the prior two games due to a hamstring injury. The 2020 fourth-rounder played every single defensive snap and arguably made the play of the game in the third quarter, when he made a one-handed, diving pick on a deep pass intended for Isaiah Bond, which led to a 39-yard touchdown pass from Drake Maye to Kayshon Boutte five plays later. It was Hawkins' second interception of the season, which matches his career high from 2021 and 2022.
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RotowireHawkins (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
A hamstring injury sidelined Hawkins for thePatriots' last two games, but the 2020 fourth-rounder is on track to return for Week 8 against the Browns on Sunday. Hawkins' return will mean less snaps at safety for Kyle Dugger, though rookie fourth-rounder Craig Woodson is nursing an ankle injury that prevented him practicing Wednesday.
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RotowireHawkins (hamstring) is inactive Sunday against the Titans.
Hawkins is inactive with a hamstring injury for a second consecutive week. Kyle Dugger will once again get the start at strong safety while Hawkins continues to recover.
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CBS Sports Tyler SullivanPatriots' Jaylinn Hawkins: Questionable to face Titans
RotowireHead coach Mike Vrabel said Friday thatHawkins (hamstring) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Hawkins is hoping to avoid a second consecutive absence Sunday. Kyle Dugger would continue to fill in at strong safety if Hawkins sits out.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 208 lbs |
| Birthplace: Panama City, PA |
| Age: 28 |
| School: California |
| Experience: 6 |

















