Connor Hawkins
| No. 96 – Ohio State Buckeyes | |
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| Position | Placekicker |
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| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Liberty Hill (Liberty Hill, Texas) |
| College |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Connor Hawkins is an American football kicker for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He previously played for the Baylor Bears.
Early life
Hawkins attended Liberty Hill High School in Williamson County, Texas, and committed to play college football for the Baylor Bears.[1]
College career
Baylor
As a freshman in 2024, Hawkins was the Bears backup kicker and attempted one field goal, which he missed.[2] In week 6 of the 2025 season, he hit the game-winning 53-yard field goal versus Kansas State.[3] Hawkins finished the 2025 season, converting on all 37 of his extra points, while going 18 for 22 on field goal attempts.[4] After the conclusion of the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[5]
Ohio State
Hawkins transferred to play for the Ohio State Buckeyes.[6] He entered the 2026 season as the Buckeyes starting kicker.[7]
References
- ↑ Smith, Zach (February 7, 2024). "Liberty Hill kicker Connor Hawkins excited to experience 'special' atmosphere at Baylor". Waco Tribune-Herald. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Krajisnik, Stefan. "Ohio State football has a new kicker from the Big 12, and he can connect from 50-plus yards". Cleveland.com. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Connor Hawkins kicks winning FG as Baylor upends Kansas State". Tyler Morning Telegraph. October 5, 2025. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Means, Stephen. "Ryan Day used a word Ohio State fans will love to describe its new kicker". Cleveland.com. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Smith, Zach. "Starting Baylor kicker Connor Hawkins entering transfer portal". Waco Tribune-Herald. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Aulbach, Dan (April 10, 2026). "Ohio State kicker Connor Hawkins ready for big moments, coordinator says". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Krajisnik, Stefan (April 4, 2026). "How Ohio State football's new kicker fared in a high-pressure spring practice moment". Cleveland.com. Retrieved June 8, 2026.