While everybody was busy arguing over Adrian McPherson, Michael Hawkins, to me one of the most intriguing and overlooked stories of the draft, has had an excellent rookie camp. Hawkins, who spent a while living on the street as a teenager, was a highly touted recruit for Oklahoma that burst onto the scene again after having excellent workouts.

From Packers.com

Sixth-round cornerback Mike Hawkins continued to raise eyebrows in practice.

Hawkins, the long-shot prospect whose only experience the past two years was in the Arena Football League, intercepted a pass for the second consecutive day. The speedy Hawkins broke in front of a pass from rookie quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the end zone and went the other way with it.

"He just came out of his cut really well," assistant secondary coach Lionel Washington said. "I'm not sure if it was a bad pass. The guy can read routes. When he comes out of his cuts, he comes out with speed and explosion. That's what you want out of a corner."

Yea...he was one of the only guys we didn't get into our database who really deserved to be in there...came out of the woodwork too late...certainly has 2nd round physical attributes...great 6th round pick!

A friend of mine who watches OU closely said that Hawkins bristled under Mike Stoops heavy-handed approach to coaching, following the "if I'm extra hard on you it's because you are something special" credo I had heard about Hawkins' family situation, but apparently the coaching staff spun it that the kid didn't like tough love.
Either I expect more out of him than Tatupu, Dan Coady, Routt or Washington, and I'd be delighted if he was better than Adam "T-Buck Jr." Jones!

HE clashed with both D cor.'s Stoops/Venables as well as having a tough go of the academic part. Certainly has all the physical talents to play, just needs some actual game time experience.