Karl Hankton

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Karl Hankton
Date of birth July 24, 1970
Place of birth New Orleans, Louisiana
Position(s) Wide Receiver
College Trinity College
Statistics
Team(s)
1997
1998-1999
2000-current
Washington Redskins
Philadelphia Eagles
Carolina Panthers

Karl Christopher Hankton (born July 24, 1970 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American football player who currently plays wide receiver and special teams for the Carolina Panthers of the NFL. He attended Trinity College.

[edit] High school career

Hankton lettered in football, basketball, and track and field at DeLaSalle HS in New Orleans, Louisiana.

[edit] College career

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

[edit] NFL 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.