Hankerson Waived by Seahawks, Intends College Return

Seattle Seahawks running back Anthony Hankerson was waived and reportedly intends to return to college football, potentially rejoining Oregon State after a Louisiana court granted him eligibility to pursue a fifth season. Reports indicate Hankerson, who rushed for 1,000-plus yards in each of his last two seasons at OSU, plans to enter the transfer portal if he clears waivers. The development follows a broader trend of NFL players seeking college basketball-style transfer opportunities amid ongoing legal rulings that allow additional college eligibility. Hankerson’s move comes on the heels of a recent wave of similar cases, including players like Dae’Quan Wright, as teams prepare for final roster cuts ahead of the regular season. The Seahawks had signed Hankerson after he went undrafted and later waived him, with his next destination and eligibility status still to be determined as the court date in Louisiana approaches. These reports collectively underline how NCAA eligibility rulings are reshaping roster decisions and potentially shifting Hankerson’s career back toward college football.