Ben Hanks Jr.
School: Booker T. Washington
Hometown: Miami, FL.
Height: 6-1
Weight: 170
Position: defensive back
247 Ranking: 4-star
Recruited by: Will Harris
Enrollment date: January of 2025
Notable: Hanks is the son of former Gator Ben Hanks and the Gators made it known very early that he was wanted in Gainesville. Hanks is considered one of the top defensive backs in the country and the Gators had to fend off Miami down the stretch as the Canes tried to keep the hometown prospect home. Hanks is a Navy All-American.
Quotable: “The atmosphere was great,” Hanks said of his visit to Florida for the Ole Miss game. The Swamp was intense and they showed love to the guys.”