Wayne State University Athletics

Career Notes:  Played in 25 games in his three seasons for the Green and Gold, making 15 starts.

2014:   Started first eight contests at defensive tackle ... recorded a solo tackle vs. Michigan Tech, and four stops (2-2) against Carson-Newman ... totaled two tackles (1-1) at Malone including one for loss along with a fumble recovery ... had one solo tackle vs. Northwood, Tiffin and Northern Michigan ... missed the last three games due to injury ... played on PAT/FG his last six games played ... Game-By-Game Stats. 

2013:  Named to the All-GLIAC Honorable Mention team ... started the first seven games at defensive tackle ... made first career start in Carson-Newman contest and finished with a career-high 11 tackles (all assisted) ... recorded four tackles (3-1) against Ashland and also at Lake Erie (1-3) ... had a solo tackle against Malone, Northwood and Hillsdale ... totaled five tackles (2-3) including a half-sack against Saginaw Valley along with a fumble recovery to earn WSU's Defensive Player of the Week award ... missed the last four contests with an injury ... saw time on the PAT/FG team in the first six games ... Game-By-Game Stats.

2012:  Saw playing time at defensive tackle in all 10 games ... made collegiate debut in the Ashland contest ... recorded two tackles (1-1) including one solo for loss vs. the Eagles ... lone tackle against Lake Erie was a solo 12-yard sack ... notched a solo tackle against Hillsdale ... had a half-tackle at Saginaw Valley ... also saw playing time on special teams (FG/PAT) vs. Hillsdale and SVSU ... recorded two solo tackles and a forced fumble vs. Ferris State ... Game-By-Game Stats.

2011:  Dressed for the six home games, but did not see any playing time ... was redshirted ... earned WSU’s Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week award for the Indianapolis contest.

High School:  A 2011 graduate of Davison High School ... was a three-year starter for coach Jake Emmendorfer … helped the Cardinals to a 7-3 mark as a senior by recording 13 sacks … named to the Detroit News Division 1-2 All-State First Team as a defensive lineman ... selected to the Detroit Free Press Division 1 All-State Team ... served as a team captain in football, lacrosse and wrestling.

Personal:  Full name--Ryan N. Hankins ... born August 28, 1992, in Davison ... son of Jon and Raye Hankins ... has one brother, Chad ... is a psychology major.