He was also a member of the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe and the New York/New Jersey Hitmen of the XFL.
[1] He attended Miami Senior High School, lettering in football, baseball, and track.
[1] He garnered Associated Press (AP) second-team and Coaches first-team All-SEC recognition as a junior in 1994.
[2] After going undrafted in the 1996 NFL draft, Hanks signed with the Minnesota Vikings on April 22.
[1] Hanks played in nine games, starting five, for the New York/New Jersey Hitmen of the XFL in 2001, posting 17 tackles and one sack.