Karl Hankton Explained

Karl Hankton
Birth Date:24 July 1970
Birth Place:New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Number:82, 14, 88
Position:Wide receiver
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:202
High School:De La Salle (La.)
College:Trinity International University
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:114
Statlabel2:Receptions
Statvalue2:20
Statlabel3:Receiving yards
Statvalue3:267
Pfr:HankKa00

Karl Christopher Hankton (born July 24, 1970) is a former American football player in the National Football League (NFL). He attended Trinity International University. He was released by the Carolina Panthers on March 1, 2007. He is the cousin of Cortez Hankton.

High school career

Hankton lettered in football, basketball, and track and field at De La Salle High School in New Orleans, Louisiana.

College career

Hankton earned NAIA All-America and All-Mid-States Football Association recognition as a senior at Trinity College.

Professional career

Hankton was a member of the Carolina special teams unit that led the NFL in opponents kickoff return average in 2002. He recorded his first career blocked punt against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2004, blocking a Josh Bidwell punt. Hankton served as the Panthers special teams captain in 2002, 2003, and 2004. He also ranks as Carolina's all-time leader with 62 special teams tackles.