Andrew Hawkins' hustle: He had weights in pockets on pro day

[Iggloo]

This is a great read. Dude hustled every way he could to get an NFL look. Kudos to him, he made it. Think about this next time you read about some moron like Jamarcus Russell with all the talent and attention blowing it.

Before my Pro Day, I made a pit-stop at Michael’s — you know, the craft store —to pick up some clay. I bought clay that matched my skin tone, molded it to the heels of my feet and taped my feet up all the way past the ankle, like I would for a game. When it came time to measure me, it gave me about another inch and a half. Then, when I weighed in, I dropped a two-and-a-half pound weight in each of my pockets, which gave me an extra five pounds.

I could have never pulled those tricks at the combine. They’d strip me down to just underwear before measurements. But this was Pro Day, so it was way more relaxed. When all was said and done, I went on paper as 5’8’’ and 182 pounds. A huge step up from the 5’6’’, 161-pound guy that decided just a few months earlier to take a shot at the NFL.

Coming Up Short | The Players' Tribune

 

[Sgt Brutus]

Awesome story thank you OP

 

[Sgt Brutus]

It just goes to show you put your mind towards something you can make it happen or at least make yourself proud of the effort you gave

Glad he's on the Browns now

 

[Iggloo]

I had no idea he had that kind of road. I just remember seeing his highlights with the Bengals and being like, wow, this guy is fun.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

Kudos to him for pulling out all the stops.

 

[GenJac]

Andrew Hawkins is one of the most inspirational players in recent memory. That's a killer piece in the Players Tribune.

 

[Southieinnc]

Maybe he should mentor Johnny Manziel?????
Great read. Read it Johnny, read!!!!!