Connor Hawkins
American football player
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Connor Hawkins is an American football kicker for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He previously played for the Baylor Bears.
| 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 | |
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]