Education
He finished his collegiate career at West Virginia University.
He finished his collegiate career at West Virginia University.
He was drafted by the Bills in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia. Lankster played his freshman and sophomore years at Jones County Junior College.
He also played in the 2009 Senior Bowl.
Buffalo Bills
On August 15, 2009, in a preseason game against the Chicago Bears, Lankster intercepted Bears" backup quarterback Brett Basanez twice within a span of 64 seconds. Lankster got some playing time in the 2009 season as a cornerback in nickel defense situations, due to injuries to other defensive backs.
Head coach Perry Fewell said of Lankster, "we think he"s gotten better every week for us." He finished the 2009 season with five tackles. Buffalo released Lankster on the deadline for final roster adjustments in the 2010 preseason, September 4.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Lankster was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League on October 11, 2010.
He did not play for a period while learning the intricacies of Canadian football. New York Jets
Lankster signed a future contract with the New York Jets on January 5, 2011. He was waived on September 2.
He was re-signed to the active roster on October 11.
His playing time greatly increased in 2012, including significant assignments covering fast receivers, following an injury to Isaiah Trufant. He was released on September 1, 2014.
He was re-signed on September 12. He was released on September 23, 2014.
Return to Bills
Lankster signed with the Buffalo Bills on August 17, 2015.
The signing marks his return to the team that drafted him. He joins his previous head coach Rex Ryan. He was released by the team on August 31.
He has also been a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and New York Jets.