A.J. Hawk

Green Bay Packers 5th pick

LB ·

Ohio State · 2006–2016

159

Games

645

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

A.J. Hawk is a former linebacker out of Ohio State, selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 5th overall pick (round 1) in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played 159 regular-season games from 2006 to 2016, with the Green Bay Packers and Cincinnati Bengals. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.

Draft Details

Year

2006

Round

Round 1

Pick

5th overall

Team

Green Bay Packers

Position

College

Ohio State

A.J. Hawk Career Stats

1× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 10 seasons.
Ranks 8th in the 2006 draft class in solo tackles (645).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2006	GB	16	66	37	0	4	6	2	7	1
2007	GB	16	60	27	0	1	3	1	4	1
2008	GB	15	48	19	0	3	4	0	1	0
2009	GB	15	52	22	0	1	2	2	2	1
2010	GB	16	58	39	0	0.5	4	3	10	0
2011	GB	14	42	31	0	1.5	3	0	3	0
2012	GB	16	68	39	9	3	5	0	0	0
2013	GB	16	64	44	12	5	6	1	5	1
2014	GB	16	47	35	0	0.5	1	0	2	0
2015	CIN	11	16	8	2	1	1	0	0	0
Career		151	521	301	23	20.5	35	9	34	4

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-1

Weight

248 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.59s

Bench Press

24 reps

Vertical Jump

40"

Broad Jump

115"

3-Cone Drill

6.82s

Shuttle

3.96s

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