With the 209th pick in the 2023 NFL draft, the New York Giants select cornerback Tre Hawkins III out of Old Dominion.
This is the second cornerback the Giants have added in the draft and the second defensive player. Depth at corner is something you can never have enough of so adding to the group of corners makes sense for Big Blue at this spot.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
BOOM!!
Talk about a sleeper in the 6th round. Hawkins is a physical man press corner that just so happens to run a 4.39 40.
Also great against the run and finishes strong through tackles.
Home run pick by Joe Schoen.#TogetherBlue #TommysTakes https://t.co/4fvxYOsxYc
— Tommy (@TommyG105) April 29, 2023
The #Giants draft Old Dominion CB Tre Hawkins III at 209
Another player they did a top 30 visit with. Something to keep an eye on as they’ve now drafted a lot of players who they’ve spent extra time with or visits on in the Schoen era.
I love adding more pieces to the secondary.— Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL) April 29, 2023
Giants select Old Dominion CB Tre Hawkins THE THIRD with Pick 209. One of the highest CB RAS of the class at 9.8. Giants used a Top 30 visit with Hawkins back in March. WELCOME TO NY TRE! pic.twitter.com/81GhQp1mhC
— NYG_PETE (@nyg_pete) April 29, 2023
The Giants used their sixth-round pick on ODU CB Tre Hawkins III. Speedy corner taken with the 209th overall pick. More depth in secondary.
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) April 29, 2023
With the Giants getting Tre Hawkins
Gotta imagine someone is getting cut and it’s probably either Darnay Holmes can save 2M by cutting him or maybe Nick Mcloud— 𝙋𝙃𝙄𝙇 (@NotFromPhxlly) April 29, 2023
The #Giants select Old Dominion DB Tre Hawkins III, who Big Blue had in for a Top-30 visit.
He's 6'1, 188-pounds, 22 Y/O
40-yd: 4.40
10-yd: 1.52
VJ: 37.5
BJ: 10'9"
SS: 4.22
3C: 6.74 👀
BP: 17 repsHaven't watched much of him, but will shortly if I find film
— Nick Falato (@nickfalato) April 29, 2023
Giants get another great player CB Tre Hawkins lll Old Dominion. #NYGiants
— Garrett (@GarrettWood10) April 29, 2023
With the 209th overall pick, the New York Giants select Old Dominion CB Tre Hawkins III. Giants adding another cornerback fit for DC Wink Martindale’s defense, with plenty of length at 6’2” and 188lbs. He joins 24th overall pick Deonte Banks as the Giants new corners.
— Mason H. Smoller (@Smollerreport) April 29, 2023
Giants make one of the most interesting picks of round 6 with Old Dominion’s Tre Hawkins. Very long corner who tested really well. Press corner who can help on special teams. Blocked a field goal this year: pic.twitter.com/iPYFQEvtBa
— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) April 29, 2023
The New York Giants select Old Dominion CB Tre Hawkins with the 32nd pick of the sixth round (209th overall) of the #NFLDraft. He becomes the fourth player drafted in program history.
— David Hall (@DavidHallVP) April 29, 2023
Interesting pick for New York Football Giants in Old Dominion Corner Tre Hawkins III. Tremendous athlete that’ll compete for a role on STs with developmental traits as a boundary press man corner. But Yr1, he’s a gunner if he makes the 53.
— Chad Forbes (@NFLDraftBites) April 29, 2023
Tre Hawkins III is my CB64. Good size. Nice hand usage. Can press a little bit. Decent athlete. Special teams. Good eye for the football. Stiff. Hips are an issue. #Giants #HallamAnalysis
— Shane P. Hallam (@ShanePHallam) April 29, 2023
My guess is the Giants drafted Tre Hawkins with the idea of him potentially moving to safety. Total shot in the dark though.
— Kyle (@K_Spee) April 29, 2023
Final compensation for the Kadarius Toney trade pic.twitter.com/cIAVx6xRxG
— Talkin’ Giants (@TalkinGiants) April 29, 2023
