Bill Hawkins was drafted No. 21 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Miami. 42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #21
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 42
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 6132nd at Miami
The pick
How Bill Hawkins came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 42
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 6132nd among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6100% of career value
- Final season
- 19923 years after the draft
Around pick 21
Who came off the board on either side of Bill Hawkins.
Arkansas · 1× Pro Bowl
Michigan State · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Florida
Miami in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bill Hawkins in the 1989 NFL Draft
Bill Hawkins is a Defensive end out of Miami selected No. 21 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1989 NFL Draft. 42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Bill Hawkins drafted?
Bill Hawkins was selected No. 21 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/bill-hawkins.
What college did Bill Hawkins play for?
Bill Hawkins played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Bill Hawkins's NFL career turn out?
42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/bill-hawkins.