Top247 quarterback and SMU commit Ty Hawkins is lower than a month into his tenure at Bradenton (Fla.) IMG, is studying the playbook and getting ready to play arguably the nation’s hardest schedule.
For the one-time San Antonio Johnson standout, the challenges offered at IMG together with the way it can put together him for early enjoying time with the Mustangs have been the impetus for the transfer.
“The why, actually, is the competitors degree, the participant growth,” the 6-foot 1/2, 195-pound Hawkins mentioned. “The whole lot right here I really feel like develops you into being extra of a professional and having extra of the mindset of a professional. I at all times really feel like being at IMG, I get extra prepared for school subsequent yr.
“Coming in as a freshman at SMU, being prepared from being away from dwelling, stuff like that, all of these components I simply really feel like I made the proper resolution.”
Hawkins — the No. 16 quarterback within the class, who flipped his dedication from TCU final month — possesses a various athletic profile. He picked up affords early in his highschool profession to play baseball, and he competed in monitor and subject as properly at Johnson.
Nevertheless, his focus is on soccer at IMG earlier than he heads to SMU following his season.
“I’m simply excited to play the nationwide schedule that IMG goes in opposition to,” Hawkins mentioned. “I really feel just like the video games are going to be numerous enjoyable. I really feel like I’m going to have a good time on the market enjoying with my guys. I really feel like now we have a fantastic staff and the competitors degree goes to be nice.”
The season begins Aug. 22 in opposition to Draper (Utah) Nook Canyon and consists of video games in opposition to Oradell (N.J.) Bergen Catholic, Baltimore St. Frances and Cocoa (Fla.) Excessive.
Hawkins was a two-year starter at Johnson. He accomplished 142 of 212 passes (66.9%) for two,235 yards, 25 touchdowns and 11 interceptions as a junior.
He arrived at IMG with no guarantees about beginning, however there may be an expectation that he’ll win the job.
“I really feel like they’ve laid it as I will are available in and compete and get reps,” Hawkins mentioned. “All of the quarterbacks are going to compete. I really feel like if I do my job I do have a greater probability of enjoying. They have not promised something however undoubtedly put the work in and compete with these guys.”
247Sports’ Andrew Ivins contributed to this report.
