Ben Hanks III is an American college football cornerback for the Florida Gators.
Early life Hanks III attended Booker T. Washington Senior High School in Miami, Florida. As a senior, he was the Dade 3A-1A Defensive Player of the Year after recording a Miami-Dade County single-season record 13 interceptions.Booker T. Washington CB Ben Hanks Jr. is the Dade 3A-1A Defensive Player of the Year For his career he had 106 tackles and 21 interceptions. Rated as a five-star recruit by On3.com, Hanks III was selected to play in the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl.Defensive Back Ben Hanks Jr. Honored as a 2025 Navy All-American He committed to the University of Florida to play college football.UF legacy DB Ben Hanks III of Miami commits to Gators
College career In his first year at Florida in 2025, Hanks III played in three games and made one start, recording eight tackles and one interception which came in his first start.ESPN names Florida CB Ben Hanks III a 2026 breakout candidate He returned to Florida as a starter his second year in 2026.Report: Florida's Ben Hanks III emerging as 'potential certifiable No. 1' cornerbackUF position preview: Gators’ cornerbacks look to take critical step
Personal life His father, Ben Hanks, played linebacker at Florida and in the National Football League (NFL).‘The Little Gator’ is officially a Gator as Booker T.’s Ben Hanks signs with FloridaLegacy Gators join fold in Gainesville, following in fathers’ footsteps
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External links Florida Gators bio