February
Packers A.J. Hawk: 2012 Player Evaluation and Report Card
A.J. Hawk
1) Introduction: Everyone knows the story of A.J. Hawk, because it’s how people have measured his reputation and performance. As the fifth overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, Hawk was supposed to be more than he has been. Being “assignment sure” has become more of a condemnation of his skills than an emblem of solid play. Still, Hawk has been the consistent force at inside linebacker. In his seven seasons with the Green Bay Packers, Hawk has only missed two games.
2) Profile:
Aaron James Hawk
- Age: 29
- Born: 01/16/1984, in Centerville, OH
- Height: 6’1″
- Weight: 242
- College: Ohio State
- Rookie Year: 2006
- NFL Experience: 7 years
3) Expectations coming into the season: A.J. Hawk has never been much of a playmaker. While Dom Capers would argue that Hawk’s role is to make sure other guys can make plays, it doesn’t quite appease the desires of Packers fans. The dismal performance of the 2011 defense also didn’t help Hawk’s cause, especially as the “quarterback” of the unit. After six years of seeing him play, was there really much more we could expect from A.J. Hawk in 2012?
