Leonard Hankerson Wants To Work With His Coaches

The Washington Redskins’ 2011 draft was generally called a big success largely because of the depth the team was able to acquire with its 12 picks.

In Purdue linebacker Ryan Kerrigan, the Redskins believe they have found a dominant pass-rusher to complement Brian Orakpo. Clemson’s Jarvis Jenkins is expected to help shore up the defensive line, and Leonard Hankerson offers much needed size to the receiving unit. Naturally, Shanahan also raved about running backs Roy Helu and Evan Royster as well as safety DeJon Gomes, wideouts Aldrick Robinson and Niles Paul, cornerback Brandyn Thompson, guard Maurice Hurt, linebacker Markus White and nose tackle Christopher Neild.

But how much can really be expected from rookies chosen in this locked out offseason? All but Jenkins got an introduction to the Redskins’ systems during player-led group workouts. But Hankerson left the June session saying, “I need a coach, bad.” He understood the benefit of getting together with his new teammates, but knew the only way to really learn the offense was to hear it straight from a coach’s mouth.


(washingtonpost.com)