Appears to be a great addition. Question, though. What's the backstory? That long list of offers, and then, on top of it a greyshirt commit to CU. We know something's off (or very, very right and we just don't know it.) Any insight would be helpful.
Below is the best I could find from the internet, an article from November 2021 from SI on some Florida running backs. I didn’t see any information on an injury anywhere, and Hankerson was playing in games in December. Perhaps his size affected recruiting? Dunno. The SI article was very favorable, though, as you can read below:
Anthony Hankerson
Height: 5-foot-8, 190-pounds
School: Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Saint Thomas Aquinas
Class: 2022
Recruitment: Perhaps the most puzzling recruitment in Florida, Hankerson’s on-field accomplishments saw several offers, but to be honest, not as many so-called big-time programs pushed for his commitment as one might believe. LSU, Florida, Texas A&M, South Carolina, UCF, Kentucky, UCF, Miami, and several other programs offered, but how many really pushed for his commitment could be debated all day long. He’s a great talent, so it’s surprising.
Style of Play
Hankerson will seek out contact, when needed, but he’s best at making the first defender miss. His quickness helps accent his ability to use power. With the capability of using either against any defender he faces, Hankerson is an advanced high school running back.
An incredibly low center of gravity and forward lean represent the way Hankerson totes the football. He’s also equally adept at running inside or outside the tackles. Whether running inside zone or a toss sweep, when Saint Thomas Aquinas gives Hankerson the football, he makes plays.
Perhaps the best attribute about Hankerson's game derives from his ability to be utilized in any situation. First and ten, he's really good at picking up the tough yards to help the offense stay ahead of the chains. Second down, he's more than capable of being an option in the passing game. On third down, whether it would be pass protection or being the option to help pick up the first down running the football or catching it, Hankerson will deliver a positive result.
Look for Hankerson to continue to be a true tailback at the college level, regardless of where he ends up. He’s going to surprise many people because he will likely play very early.
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www.si.com
