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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Highland High standout tight end Jackson Hawes grabbed his first career touchdown early in the second quarter of the Buffalo Bills’ week three game against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday.

Hawes had one reception in each of the first two weeks. The third reception of his career was a touchdown on a flip pass from Josh Allen.

Highland High TE Jackson Hawes with his first NFL TD on his third career reception!! 🫡 #LocalsInTheNFL #BillsMafia @kslsports

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— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) September 19, 2025

Ironically, Hawes was the second tight end with local ties to score for Buffalo in the game.

In the first quarter, former Utah Utes tight end Dalton Kincaid reached across the goal line to even the

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