Darius Hanks

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Darius Hanks
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Hanks at Redskins training camp in 2012.
No. 17
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1989-02-23) February 23, 1989 (age 35)
Norcross, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:187 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school: Norcross (GA)
College: Alabama
Undrafted: 2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Darius Hanks (born February 23, 1989) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at the University of Alabama. Despite being projected as a fifth round draft pick, he was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2012. [1]

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Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m)		184 lb
(83 kg)		313⁄491⁄24.66 s34.0 in
(0.86 m)		9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)		11 reps
All values from NFL Combine [2]

Hanks was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2012. [3] He was waived-injured on August 13 due to suffering a shoulder injury when making a diving catch during training camp. [4] [5] [6] After not being claimed off waivers, Hanks was officially put on the team's injured reserve list. [7] [8]

In April 2013, Hanks was waived by the Redskins after failing a physical. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ Tinsman, Brian (May 5, 2012). "Practice Notes: Day 2 Rookie Mini-Camp". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on August 21, 2012. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
  2. ↑ NFL Combine Profile
  3. ↑ Jones, Mike (April 29, 2012). "Redskins add 12 undrafted rookies". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
  4. ↑ Paulsen, Grant (August 6, 2012). "Redskins Training Camp Report: Monday's Quick-Hitters". Washington.CBSLocal.com. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
  5. ↑ Jones, Mike (August 13, 2012). "Redskins add Chris Campbell, waive Darius Hanks". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
  6. ↑ Tinsman, Brian (August 13, 2012). "Redskins Sign Campbell, Waive Hanks". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on August 15, 2012. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
  7. ↑ Tandler, Rich (August 15, 2012). "Report: Neild has been waived-injured". CSNWashington.com. Retrieved August 15, 2012.[ permanent dead link ]
  8. ↑ Tinsman, Brian (August 16, 2012). "Redskins Sign Favorite, IR Neild, Hanks". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on August 18, 2012. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
  9. ↑ Tandler, Rich (April 29, 2013). "Redskins have room for 10 more players". CSNWashington.com. Archived from the original on May 1, 2013. Retrieved April 30, 2013.
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