:Joe Hawley
{{Short description|American football player (born 1988)}}
{{for|the American musician of the same name|Tally Hall}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Joe Hawley
| image = Joe Hawley 2013.jpg
| caption = Hawley with the Atlanta Falcons in 2013
| current_team =
| number = 61, 68
| position = Center
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|10|22|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Bakersfield, California, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lbs = 302
| high_school = Gravity Falls (CA) Esperanza
| college = UNLV
| draftyear = 2010
| draftround = 4
| draftpick = 117
| pastteams =
- Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2010}}–{{NFL Year|2014}})
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 91
| statlabel2 = Games started
| statvalue2 = 54
}}
Joseph Robert Hawley (born October 22, 1988) is a former center who played for the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Falcons with the 117th pick in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL draft.
Early life
Hawley attended Esperanza High School in Anaheim, California. He began playing football as a freshman,{{cite news|last1=Astleford|first1=Andrew|title=Bucs' Joe Hawley on his football roots: 'The odds were stacked against me'|url=http://www.espn.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/11479/bucs-joe-hawley-on-his-start-in-football-the-odds-were-stacked-against-me|access-date=January 1, 2017|work=ESPN.com|date=October 19, 2015}} and in his senior year, was named MVP and Male Athlete of the Year. He was a three-year letter winner and received Prep Star All West Region Honors. He was regarded as a three-star recruit.{{Cite web |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Joe-Hawley-37603 |title=Joe Hawley Recruiting Profile |work=Rivals.com |access-date=October 21, 2010 }}
Hawley recorded a school record 48 decleats as the Aztecs racked up an astounding 5,535 yards rushing, 7th most in California history, en route to the Division 1 CIF Championship game in 2005. He played in the Cali-Florida Bowl and the Orange County and LA Shriners All-Star games in 2006. Joe was Sunset League Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2004 and 2005; All-State Underclass, CalHiSports in 2004; All-State, First-team, CalHiSports in 2005; LA Times All-Star, First-team, in 2004 and 2005; All-Orange County, First-team, OC Register in 2004 and 2005; All-CIF Southern Section, All Divisions, First-team in 2005; and, All-CIF Southern Section, Division 1, First-team in 2004 and 2005.
Professional career
=Atlanta Falcons=
Hawley was selected in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons.{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}{{cite news|last1=Cox|first1=Daniel|title=Falcons sign Hawley and Franks, waive four|url=http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-sign-Hawley-and-Franks-waive-four/045852a4-284d-11e0-9d26-00144fe56e6c|access-date=January 1, 2017|work=NFL.com|date=June 15, 2010}} On September 7, 2015, he was released by the Falcons.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/13604501/atlanta-falcons-pick-gino-gradkowski-waivers-cut-joe-hawley |title=Falcons pick up Gino Gradkowski, cut Joe Hawley |last=McClure |first=Vaughn |date=September 7, 2015 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=October 9, 2015}}
=Tampa Bay Buccaneers=
On September 14, 2015, Hawley was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/13655449/tampa-bay-buccaneers-add-joe-hawley-offensive-line |title=Veteran center Joe Hawley signs with Buccaneers |date=September 14, 2015 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=October 9, 2015}}
On March 15, 2017, Hawley signed a two-year contract with the Buccaneers.{{cite web|title=Buccaneers Retain Joe Hawley|url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Buccaneers-Retain-Joe-Hawley/339bc5c2-2fda-400c-86f1-740c0308bf2e|author=Smith, Scott|website=Buccaneers.com|date=March 15, 2017}} During 2017, the team moved Ali Marpet to center from his original guard position, replacing Hawley.{{cite web |url=http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/359016/bucs-make-ali-marpet-move-to-center-official?ls=roto:TB:topheadlines |title=Bucs make Ali Marpet move to center official |date=June 15, 2017 |website=Rotoworld.com |access-date=January 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180802071241/http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/359016/bucs-make-ali-marpet-move-to-center-official?ls=roto:TB:topheadlines |archive-date=August 2, 2018 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0667059418155719609-4 |title=The Bucs have been very happy with Ali Marpet's move to center this offseason |last=Laine |first=Jenna |website=ESPN.com |date=June 15, 2017 |access-date=January 4, 2020}}
On February 26, 2018, the Buccaneers declined the second-year option on Hawley's contract, making him a free agent in 2018.{{cite web|title=Bucs expected to decline option on Joe Hawley, making him a free agent|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/02/26/bucs-expected-to-decline-option-on-joe-hawley-making-him-a-free-agent/|author=Williams, Charean|website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com|date=February 26, 2018|access-date=March 4, 2018}}{{cite web|title=40 pounds lighter since the season ended, Joe Hawley is likely moving on|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/03/04/40-pounds-lighter-since-the-season-ended-joe-hawley-is-likely-moving-on/|author=Florio, Mike|website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com|date=March 4, 2018}}
=Retirement=
Hawley spent eight years in the NFL and retired after becoming a free agent in 2018 to pursue a passion project.{{cite web|title=Bucs' Joe Hawley eager to hit the road with a pooch named Freedom|url=http://www.tbo.com/blogs/bucs/2018/04/06/bucs-joe-hawley-eager-to-hit-the-road-with-a-pooch-named-freedom//|author=Auman, Greg|website=tbo.com|date=April 6, 2018|access-date=April 6, 2018}} He donated most of his belongings to Metropolitan Ministries of Tampa Bay and planned to live out of a custom 2007 Ford E-350 diesel cargo van as he explores the country with his rescue dog named Freedom. He departed the Tampa Bay area on April 5, 2018 to document his journey on YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter using the handle "ManVanDogBlog".{{cite web|title=Retired Buc hits the road with a van and his dog|url=http://www.fox13news.com/sports/buccaneers/retired-buc-hits-the-road-with-a-van-and-his-dog//|author=Smith, Scott|website=fox13news.com|date=April 4, 2018|access-date=April 6, 2018}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.unlvrebels.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/hawley_joe00.html UNLV Rebels bio]
- [https://www.instagram.com/manvandogblog/ Joe Hawley's Instagram blog]
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcyfV320T60 Joe Hawley's YouTube channel]
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