LSU produced one of college football’s most elite passing attacks over the last two seasons, and the Tigers’ rise to dominance on the offensive side of the ball coincided with Cortez Hankton serving as the passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach. The third-year LSU assistant earned a promotion to the co-offensive coordinator position earlier this offseason and is a key piece of the program’s recruiting operation.
Hankton developed star wideouts Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. into first-round NFL Draft picks and secured commitments from their potential star replacements on the recruiting trail. The Tigers signed seven four-star receivers since his 2022 arrival and hold a commitment from 2025’s No. 1 prospect at the position in Dakorien Moore.
Hankton joined the 247Sports Football Recruiting Podcast with national recruiting analyst Cooper Petagna and director of scouting Andew Ivins to detail LSU’s recruiting philosophy at large and the Tigers’ emphasis on the wide receiver position.
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Below are notable quotes from Hankton’s appearance on the 247Sports Football Recruiting Podcast.