[1] He made his league debut on 7 March 2000, coming on as a substitute for the injured Simon Rodger in the goalless draw with Bolton Wanderers at Selhurst Park,[3][4] and agreed a new contract with Crystal Palace in June 2001.
[8] Initially a regular in the Torquay side, Hankin lost his place in the team due to injury, was given only a short-term contract, and left in September 2003.
[9] After brief spells with Hornchurch of the Isthmian League and Conference clubs Margate and Northwich Victoria,[2] as well as training with Woking,[10] Hankin settled at Crawley Town, helping them win the 2003–04 Southern League title and playing regularly in their first season in the Conference.
[15] The club then went into liquidation, reformed two divisions lower,[16] and Hankin left to join rivals Basingstoke Town.
[17][11] During the last of his four seasons with Basingstoke, he spent time with Fleet Town on a dual registration,[18] before playing for clubs including A.F.C.