The 49ers have cast a wide net in their search for secondary help. On Tuesday, San Francisco worked out veteran cornerback Tre Hawkins, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston.
Hawkins will have another workout Thursday, as heâs seemingly healthy again after landing on injured reserve in August with the Giants.
Drafted in the sixth round in 2023, Hawkins has 45 tackles and one interception in 20 career NFL games, including four starts.
49ers Seeking Playmaking Abilities in Secondary
While the 49ers have held opponents to 21.3 points per game, theyâre the only team besides the Jets still without an interception. The lack of big plays has clearly become concerning enough that theyâre now scanning the market, hoping to catch lightning in a bottle.
Hawkins was a training camp darling after going 209th overall out of Old Dominion but wound up struggling as a rookie. He played in all 17 games in 2023, logging 35 tackles and one pass defended.
The following season, Hawkins recorded his first career interception in a Week 14 loss to the Saints. The interception was the Giantsâ first since Week 1, snapping an NFL-record 11-game drought. Unfortunately, in that same game, Hawkins sustained a fractured lumbar spine, prematurely ending his season. He finished the year with 10 tackles and two passes defended in addition to the interception.
Interest in Hawkins Has Picked Up Across the NFL
Hawkins, 25, was waived by the Giants with an injury designation in August after failing to make the initial 53-man roster.
As he works his way back from a hamstring injury, Hawkins has seen interest from teams slowly pick up. According to Wilson, the Ravens, Lions, Dolphins and Colts are among the other teams that have checked in on the third-year cornerback.
Hawkins hasnât been very productive as a pro, but heâs still young enough that teams can justify taking a swing on his future in hopes he can turn the corner.
San Francisco in Need of Depth in Secondary
Deommodore Lenoir and Renardo Green have handled starting cornerback duties in San Francisco, with rookie third-rounder Upton Stout also contributing ahead of Darrell Luter Jr. and Chase Lucas.
Including Hawkins in the mix at an affordable cost wouldnât hurt, assuming heâs healthy.
The 49ers rank 18th in the NFL against the pass and 15th in total defense, allowing an average of 321.7 yards per game.
San Francisco hosts the Falcons on Sunday Night (8:20 p.m. ET).
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