A.J. Hawk is a National Football League linebacker currently playing for the Green Bay Packers. Hawk is expected to replace the injured Nick Barnett as the starting middle linebacker for the Packers on November 16, 2008.JS Online: New Middle Man: Hawk Expected to Replace Barnett

A.J. Hawk was drafted by the Packers in the first round of the 2006 NFL draft. He was named the NFL Rookie Of The Week after recording 12 tackles and a sack against the Miami Dolphins on October 23. Hawk finished his rookie season with 119 tackles, two interceptions, 3.5 sacks and one forced fumble. As a result, he finished in third place for the Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year Award.

During his second season in 2007, Hawk recorded 105 tackles, one interception, one sack, and one forced fumble. The Packers also made it to the playoffs, where Hawk had eight tackles and a sack in two games.Packers.com: A.J. Hawk

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  • Height: 6'1
  • Weight: 246 lbs.
  • Rookie Year: 2006

• January 6, 1984: Born

• 2006: Drafted in the 1st Round, 5th overall by the Packers

• 2006: Signed a $37.5 million, 6 year contract with the Green Bay Packers

• 2006: Led the Packers with 119 total sacks

• 2006: Placed 3rd in voting for the NFL Defensive Player of the Year

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