Career
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. 2012 NFL Combine
Washington Redskins
Hanks was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2012.
He was waived-injured on August 13 due to suffering a shoulder injury when making a diving catch during training camp.
After not being claimed off waivers, Hanks was officially put on the team"s injured reserve list. In April 2013, Hanks was waived after failing a physical.