Karl Hankton

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Karl Hankton
Date of birth:	July 24, 1970 (1970-07-24) (age 37)
Place of birth:	New Orleans, LA
Career information
Position(s):	Wide receiver
College:	Trinity College Valley Forge Louisiana State
Organizations
As player:
1997 1998-1999 2000-2006	Washington Redskins Philadelphia Eagles Carolina Panthers
Stats at NFL.com

Karl Christopher Hankton (born July 24, 1970 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American football player who currently is a free agent in the National Football League. He attended Trinity College. He was released by the Carolina Panthers on March 1, 2007.

[edit] High school career

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