The Facts: Hankerson looks like a different player than he did a year ago. Not only is he holding onto the ball better, he looks more fluid as he runs his routes. He was a college kid at this time last year, he's learning how to be a pro now.
Diehards Line:So much so that observers who weren't sure he was ready to make the transition to starting as the "Z" receiver opposite Pierre Garcon's "X" are now sold. HC Mike Shanahan has compared Hankerson to Brandon Marshall, whom he drafted in Denver in the fourth-round in 2006. But injuries limited Hankerson was to 13 catches for 163 yards as a rookie last season. Coming off hip surgery performed earlier this year, Hankerson must avoid similar issues this fall to remain ahead of free-agent acquisition Josh Morgan.