Report: Colts Have Work Out Scheduled with LSU OT Jerald Hawkins

According to NFL Draft Diamonds, the Indianapolis Colts have a work out scheduled with LSU offensive tackle Jerald Hawkins:

The 6’6″, 305 pound junior offensive tackle was been a stalwart along the Tigers offensive line over the past 3 seasons before foregoing his final year.

Hawkins started 11 games at left tackle for LSU last season–replacing Dallas Cowboys offensive guard La’El Collins, but has also played extensively at right tackle. He finished his collegiate career with 37 career starts for the Tigers, having started as a redshirt freshman all the way to the end of his junior season.

As a former high school standout basketball player, Hawkins possesses excellent length and quick feet.

However, he’s still a bit raw and may need some seasoning before becoming a starting caliber offensive tackle (via his NFLDraft.com profile):

"SOURCES TELL US“You have to watch him in a few games because he’s not asked to do as much in some games as others. In one game you think he looks really strong and then in another game he’s kind of all over the place. Some of that is his feet. If he improves his feet he should improve his play strength.” — NFL offensive line coach"

"NFL COMPARISONBobby MassieBOTTOM LINEHawkins is a tough evaluation because the length and footwork in pass protection are promising, but issues with bend and body control may be difficult to correct. Hawkins has talent, but his ceiling might be tied directly to whether a team allows him to sit while an offensive line coach works to correct the technical flaws that limit his effectiveness. Hawkins best spot may be right tackle."

It’s possible that Hawkins could initially kick-in as a guard before eventually developing into a starting caliber offensive tackle for the team.

Either way, Hawkins would add young talent to an offensive line that could sorely use it.