He was also a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, New York Jets, Atlanta Havoc and Richmond/West Virginia Roughriders.

Lankster played his freshman and sophomore years at Jones County Junior College.

[5] Buffalo released Lankster on the deadline for final roster adjustments in the 2010 preseason, September 4.

[6] Lankster was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League on October 11, 2010.

[11] His playing time greatly increased in 2012, including significant assignments covering fast receivers, following an injury to Isaiah Trufant.

[18] Lankster signed with the Atlanta Havoc of the American Arena League in December 2017.