Andrew Hawkins Andrew Austin Wyatt Hawkins ( born March 10 , 1986 ) is an American football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League . He has previously played for the St . Louis Rams , and the Montreal Alouettes in the Canadian Football League , where he was part of back - to - back Grey Cup Championships . He played college football for the Toledo Rockets , of the Mid - American Conference , from 2004 to 2007 . Going undrafted in 2008 , Hawkins played two seasons with the Alouettes . He was a runner - up on Michael Irvin ' s television program , " 4th and Long " , before subsequently receiving his first NFL offer from the St . Louis Rams in January 2011 . Early career . After attending Bishop McCort High School in his hometown of Johnstown , Pennsylvania , Hawkins chose to attend college at the University of Toledo in Ohio . He played four years for the Rockets . Over the course of four seasons , he played in 37 total games , while starting in 25 . He finished his career with 67 receptions for 1 , 107 yards and five touchdowns . Also playing as a cornerback , he had two forced fumbles , one blocked punt , and 21 tackles . He was the first two - way player at Toledo in 48 years , as he played on both offense and defense . Professional career . Montreal Alouettes . Hawkins worked out with the Cleveland Browns after going undrafted in the 2008 draft . He was not signed to play in the NFL , instead Hawkins was out of football the entire 2008 season . He then signed with the Canadian Football League ' s Montreal Alouettes on December 5 , 2008 . But before his 1st CFL season in 2009 , Hawkins went to compete on Michael Irvin ' s football reality show " 4th and Long " to compete for a spot on the Dallas Cowboys roster . He was named the runner - up , and then went on to play with the Alouettes for two seasons . He scored his first CFL touchdown on October 12 , 2009 , during a Thanksgiving Day match - up against the Calgary Stampeders . He accumulated 41 receptions , 457 yards and 5 touchdowns in two seasons for the Alouettes , as well as being a part of the back - to - back Grey Cup Championships . " 4th and Long " . Although technically under contract with the CFL ' s Montreal Alouettes , Hawkins was permitted to compete as a contestant on Michael Irvin ' s football reality show " 4th and Long " . Hawkins was a runner up , losing to fellow receiver Jesse Holley , who later received an invitation to attend the Dallas Cowboys training camp and a shot at making their roster . Hawkins was cut on the final episode along with future CFL player Ahmaad Smith . St . Louis Rams . On January 12 , 2011 , Hawkins signed a contract with the NFL ' s St . Louis Rams . Hawkins was waived on August 1 , 2011 . Cincinnati Bengals . The Cincinnati Bengals claimed Hawkins off waivers on August 1 . He debuted for the team on August 21 , 2011 in week 2 of the preseason against New York Jets , catching a 15 - yard pass from Dan LeFevour . Hawkins was waived during final day cuts on September 3 , 2011 , and re - signed to the team ' s practice squad the following day . Hawkins was added to the active roster after Jordan Shipley was placed on injured reserve . Hawkins went on to make 23 receptions for 263 yards , both good for 5th among the team ' s receivers . He also had 5 rushes for 25 yards , and was able to convert on nine total third - down situations . His on the field performance has made Hawkins a bit of a " fan favorite " amongst Bengals fans , who refer to him as " Baby Hawk " . In the first three games of the 2012 season , Hawkins caught 12 passes , including touchdown catches of 59 and 50 yards . Personal life . Hawkins is the younger brother of former NFL defensive back Artrell Hawkins . He is also the cousin of CFL slot back Geroy Simon , and former NFL offensive lineman Carlton Haselrig . Hawkins appears as an extra in the George Clooney film , Ides of March .