Hawkins has been getting some first-team reps in practice, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Hawkins' first-team looks have mostly been the result of the coaching staff wanting to afford teammate Adoree' Jackson a breather. However, Hawkins has held his own against the first-team offense, as Duggan specifically notes him breaking up passes to Jalin Hyatt and Isaiah Hodgins during practice Tuesday. The Old Dominion product wasn't selected until the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, but he's making the most of his opportunities as he works to earn a role on the Giants' 53-man roster.