Barnstormers Sign Veteran Defensive Back
DB Taylor Hawkins Joins Iowa Barnstormers 2026 Roster

 
DES MOINES – The Iowa Barnstormers have signed veteran defensive back Taylor Hawkins to the 2026 roster, Head Coach Andre Coles announced today.

Hawkins (6-1, 198, Reinhardt) joins the Iowa Barnstormers for his first season with the team. Previously, Hawkins spent three years with the Tulsa Oilers, appearing in 48 games and collecting 173 total tackles and 12 interceptions. Prior to his time in the IFL, Hawkins spent time with the Omaha Beef of the CIF. Collegiately, Hawkins played at Reinhardt University.

"Taylor is a veteran DB who I had the pleasure of working with last season," said Head Coach Andre Coles. "He was always one of the hardest workers in the room and willing to do what it took to win games.  His experience in the IFL will be an asset to our secondary."
 
Hawkins will enter the Iowa Barnstormers Training Camp in the Spring.

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