Ben Hanks

2025: Appeared in three games, making his Gators and career debut against Mississippi State and his first career start against Florida State, recording eight tackles, two pass breakups and an interception. vs. Mississippi State: Made his Gator debut against Mississippi State and recorded five tackles in 59 defensive snaps and four special teams’ snaps. vs. No. 20 Tennessee: Made his second appearance of the season and posted one tackle in 24 snaps (23 on defense and one on special teams) vs. Florida State: Made his first career start against Florida State, logging two tackles, two pass breakups, and his first career interception, returning it for 48 yards. Posted a team high PFF defense grade of 72.3. High School Rated as a five-star recruit by On3... Ranked as the No. 3 player in Florida in addition to being the No. 5 cornerback and the No. 23 player overall in the Class of 2025 per On3... Holds status in the ESPN Top-300 at No. 123... Son of former Gator linebacker Ben Hanks Sr. (1992-95)... Totaled 106 tackles (71 solo) in his career, good for 2.5 per game, along with 21 interceptions (13 his senior year), 11 pass breakups, four fumble recoveries (one forced) and two tackles for loss... Snagged 13 interceptions his senior season setting a Miami-Dade County single-season record... Chose Florida over Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Michigan, Texas A&M and USC among others.