Joseph Hawkins

"𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 ... 𝗪𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄." @NIU_Football coach Rob Harley with Jesse Kurtz & Karlie Drew on the excitement of joining the Mountain West and leading the program after taking over as interim. 📺 MW+ | #MWFB | #BuiltBold

Mic check 🎙️ with the BIG DAWGS 🐾 @MountainWest #USvsthem | #TheHardWay 🦴🏈

We see some DAWGS on the @philsteele042 2026 Preseason Mountain West Team‼️🐾🏈 #USvsthem | #TheHardWay 🤘🦴

Pushing our limits. 📈 #USvsthem | #TheHardWay 🐾🏈

Welcome to Taron Dickens, our new QB from Miami, FL…who’s coming from Western Carolina University‼️ WELCOME to the PACK @behumbletyger5 #TheHardWay 🤘🦴

New Conference. Same Pack mentality. @MountainWest #USvsthem | #TheHardWay 🦴🏈

COMITTED! 🖤❤️#agtg #ttp @On3 @247Sports @AllenTrieu @THE_OhioPlayers @Rivals @OhiosElite1 @coachgabetorres @robharley34 @NIU_Football @JohnPuck4 @CoachDJBland

No matter how far this game takes US. We know our family is right behind US. Supporting every step of the way. We can climb this mountain, TOGETHER! 🔴⚫️🔥 #USvsthem

Committed to Northern Illinois University! 🐾 Grateful for the opportunity and everyone who believed in me through this journey. I’m ready to get to work and represent NIU the right way. #Committed #AGTG @PortCharlotteFB @CoachHawk__ @robharley34 @shockperform_ @CoachFreemanFB

#US 🔴⚫️🔥

More Good News Today! @ryancopelandNIU Earns ABCA/ATEC NCAA Division I Midwest Region Coach Of The Year niuhuskies.com/news/2026/6/23…

After much thought & consideration, I am blessed & excited to announce my commitment to @NIU_Football ! I want to thank my family, Coach @robharley34 , @CoachDJBland & the NIU coaching staff, every coach, mentor, teammate, & supporter who has helped me throughout this journey. I would not be where I am today without the unwavering love, guidance, encouragement, & belief of my family, and I am incredibly grateful for everyone who has played a role in helping me reach this point. I’m excited for the next chapter, ready to get to work, and proud to be a Husky! #GoHuskies #TheHardWay @TheD_Zone @PrepRedzone @MIexposure @Rivals @ScoutTyGraham @allentrieu @MichFBFrenzy @RisingStars6 @MIPrepZone @D1RecruitNation @gary_abernathy @SCScoach @ReggieWynns

Monday work in progress…⏰⏳🔋#Uvt

It is an honor and a privilege to announce my commitment to NIU! Go Huskies!!! @NIU_Football @robharley34 @DWolfe_NIU @niu_legacy @Mr_Nellis @CoachIverson @BC_lancer_FB

Fun to have visitors feel the connection to OUR community…this is US! 🏡🤝#Uvt @FattysDeKalb @GiordanosPizza @portilloshotdog @crumbl

GREAT DAY TO BE A HUSKIE #US

After a great VIP Visit to @NIU_Football I’m proud to announce that I am committed to NIU! Thank you to my family, friends, and coaches for helping me throughout my recruiting process! Go Huskies! @robharley34 @CoachHawk__ @TonyPetersen17 @CoachMurphCSHS @EDGYTIM @SandburgEagles