Ben Hanks
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Miami, Florida, U.S.
| No. 51, 50, 55, 58[1] | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 31, 1972 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 223 lb (101 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Miami |
| College | Florida (1991–1995) |
| NFL draft | 1996: undrafted |
| Career history | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Benjamin Ujean Hanks (born July 31, 1972) is an American former professional football linebacker who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions. He played college football at Florida. He was also a member of the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe and the New York/New Jersey Hitmen of the XFL.
Benjamin Ujean Hanks was born on July 31, 1972, in Miami, Florida.[1] He attended Miami Senior High School, lettering in football, baseball, and track.[1][2] In football, he earned all-state and Dade County MVP honors.[2]
College career
Hanks was a member of the Florida Gators from 1991 to 1995.[1] He was redshirted in 1991.[1] He was then a four-year letterman from 1992 to 1995.[1] He garnered Associated Press (AP) second-team and Coaches first-team All-SEC recognition as a junior in 1994.[3][4] He was named first-team All-SEC by both the AP and the coaches his senior year in 1995.[5] He set a school record for longest fumble return touchdown with a 95-yarder.[2] He graduated from Florida with a degree in public recreation.[2]
