American football player (born 1989)
American football player
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]
Professional career
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]
References
^ 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 .
^ NFL Combine Profile
^ Jones, Mike (April 29, 2012). "Redskins add 12 undrafted rookies" . WashingtonPost.com . Retrieved August 15, 2012 .
^ Paulsen, Grant (August 6, 2012). "Redskins Training Camp Report: Monday's Quick-Hitters" . Washington.CBSLocal.com . Retrieved August 15, 2012 .
^ Jones, Mike (August 13, 2012). "Redskins add Chris Campbell, waive Darius Hanks" . WashingtonPost.com . Retrieved August 13, 2012 .
^ Tinsman, Brian (August 13, 2012). "Redskins Sign Campbell, Waive Hanks" . Redskins.com . Archived from the original on August 15, 2012. Retrieved August 13, 2012 .
^ Tandler, Rich (August 15, 2012). "Report: Neild has been waived-injured" . CSNWashington.com . Retrieved August 15, 2012 . [permanent dead link ]
^ 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 .
^ 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 .