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Michael Hawkins Jr.

West Virginia quarterback, 3rd college season. Eligible for the 2027 NFL draft, projected pick #195 (round 7). Dynasty rookie value 639: 91st in the 2027 class, QB22 at his position.

Is Michael Hawkins Jr. eligible for the 2027 NFL draft?

Yes. Michael Hawkins Jr. is in his 3rd college season and three years out of high school, which makes him eligible for the 2027 NFL draft. As an underclassman, Michael decides whether to declare; the deadline is in January.

Michael Hawkins Jr. draft projection

Projected pick #195, round 7.

  • Picks 1 to 16: 1%
  • Picks 17 to 32: 1%
  • Round 2: 2%
  • Round 3: 6%
  • Rounds 4 and 5: 10%
  • Rounds 6 and 7: 38%
  • Not drafted that year: 41%

Measurables

  • Height: 6-1
  • Weight: 205 lb

Michael Hawkins Jr. college stats by season

SeasonSchoolGamesLinePPR points
2026West Virginia9101 of 175 for 1,879 yards, 12 TD, 2 INT, 924 rushing325.6
2025Oklahoma215 of 27 for 167 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT30.5
2024Oklahoma648 of 77 for 536 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT, 143 rushing41.7

NFL comparisons for Michael Hawkins Jr.

  • Sam Howell: North Carolina 2021, 0 of 347 for 3,056 yards, 24 TD, 9 INT, 828 rushing. Drafted 2022, round 5, pick 144. Best NFL season 15.1 PPR points a game.
  • Jalen Milroe: Alabama 2024, 0 of 319 for 2,844 yards, 16 TD, 11 INT, 726 rushing. Drafted 2025, round 3, pick 92.
  • Keenan Reynolds: Navy 2015, 0 of 115 for 1,203 yards, 8 TD, 1 INT, 1,373 rushing. Drafted 2016, round 6, pick 182.

Michael Hawkins Jr.’s archetype: Designed runner

243 carries for 1,232 yards. Rushing is the quarterback cue that beats draft slot by the most: running yards are fantasy points passers do not get. 41% of the 27 drafted players since 2015 with this profile had a 17+ point season (PPR) in their first three NFL years, against 19% of the others.

  • Lamar Jackson: best NFL season 27.7 points a game (2019)
  • Patrick Mahomes: best NFL season 26.1 points a game (2018)
  • Jalen Hurts: best NFL season 25.2 points a game (2022)
  • Joe Burrow: best NFL season 24.9 points a game (2026)
  • Deshaun Watson: best NFL season 24.1 points a game (2017)
  • DeShone Kizer (legend): best NFL season 11.7 points a game (2017)

College players most like him

Schedule and projections

WeekOpponentMatchup rankProjected half-PPR points
11v Kansas17733.3
12v Houston11936.5
13at Utah25129.7

Questions

Is Michael Hawkins Jr. eligible for the 2027 NFL draft?

Yes. Michael Hawkins Jr. is in his 3rd college season and three years out of high school, which makes him eligible for the 2027 NFL draft. As an underclassman, Michael decides whether to declare; the deadline is in January.

Where is Michael Hawkins Jr. projected to be drafted?

Our projection has him going around pick 195, in round 7 of the 2027 draft.

Which NFL players have a college profile like Michael Hawkins Jr.?

Sam Howell (North Carolina, 2021), Jalen Milroe (Alabama, 2024), Keenan Reynolds (Navy, 2015) had the closest final college seasons among drafted players since 2015.

What is Michael Hawkins Jr.’s prospect archetype?

Designed runner: 243 carries for 1,232 yards. 41% of the 27 drafted players since 2015 with this profile had a season of 17+ PPR points a game in their first three NFL years, against 19% of the others. Players who fit it include Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow.

What is Michael Hawkins Jr.'s dynasty value?

639 on our 0 to 9,999 scale in a 12-team superflex PPR league: 91st in the 2027 class and QB22 at his position.

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