Jake Hawk epitomizes the development of the Navy offensive line during the current triple-option era.
When Navy went to the Houston Bowl in 2003, the starting left tackle (Nick Wilson) weighed 264 pounds. That was typical along the line during the first decade as head coach Paul Johnson valued quickness and athleticism over size.
In recent years, as its national profile has skyrocketed, Navy has been able to recruit offensive linemen that are both big and athletic. Hawk, who is quite nimble at 6-foot-6 and 300 pounds, is a prime example of the new-look offensive linemen the Midshipmen put on the field.