David Hawthorne (born May 14, 1985) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2008. He played

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at TCU.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Hawthorne received his first start ever in Week 3 of the 2009 season in place of the injured

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. Hawthorne recorded a combined 16 tackles and 1 interception. Tatupu then returned from injury but was shortly fallen again, this time being sidelined for the season. Hawthorne started from Week 8 for the rest of the 2009 season and recorded 117 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 3 interceptions. On December 1, 2011, he returned an interception 77 yards against the

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in the 4th quarter.

New Orleans Saints

Hawthorne signed a five-year $19 Million contract with the

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on April 3, 2012. He was released on February 8, 2016.

Buffalo Bills

On August 7, 2016, Hawthorne signed with the Buffalo Bills. On August 30, 2016, he was waived by the Bills.

References

External links

Seattle Seahawks bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hawthorne, David 1985 births Living people People from Corsicana, Texas American football linebackers TCU Horned Frogs football players Seattle Seahawks players New Orleans Saints players Buffalo Bills players