Washington Redskins
Leonard Hankerson - #85 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 211 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/30/1989 |
| Birthplace | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| College | Miami (FL) |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 3rd round, 15th pick by Redskins |
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PLAYER NEWS
Hankerson caught two passes, both for TDs totaling 56 yards in Sunday's win over the Browns.|||||||
Hankerson has caught six passes for 123 yards in the last two games.
The Washington Redskins have placed receiver Leonard Hankerson and defensive end Kedric Golston on injured reserve and re-signed receiver Donte' Stallworth and defensive end Darrion Scott.|||||||
Third-round pick Hankerson tore the labrum in his right hip, and Golston injured a pair of knee ligaments in Sunday's 20-9 loss to Miami. Hankerson was hurt during his first 100-yard receiving game in the pros, while six-year veteran Golston has played in all nine games this season and was a regular part of the defensive line rotation.
Hankerson had career highs of eight receptions for 106 yards in Sunday's 20-9 loss to the Dolphins.|||||||
The rookie had five catches for 57 yards in his first three games.
Hankerson is out for the year after hurting his right hip in his first NFL 100-yard game. He dislocated the hip and tore the labrum in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 20-9 loss to Miami.|||||||
The third-round pick out of Miami was making his second start. He caught eight passes for 106 yards.