Hawkins on Mariota/Ridder: ‘Both have great arms’

FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins has worked against quarterbacks Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder in drills and 11-on-11 action .

“Very smart,” Hawkins said. “Can run. Talented. Both have got great arms. They are throwing dime bags. Good leaders. Mariota is very poised. They are good quarterbacks. That’s what I see.”

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