SEATTLE — The Seattle Seahawks on Monday waived former Oregon State running back Anthony Hankerson after signing the undrafted rookie last week. Hankerson, 22, intends to enter the transfer portal and return to the NCAA, according to a report from CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz.

The report comes on the heels of major developments related to Ole Miss tight end Dae’Quan Wright. It was previously reported that if Wright went unclaimed, he would return to LSU to play for Lane Kiffin, his former head coach. The Browns officially waived Wright on Monday, seemingly clearing the path for him to become the first player to play for an NFL team and then return to college unless another team claims him.

Wright was among a group of 16 football players who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in Louisiana last week. The court ruled that the 16 players from the class of 2022 could return for a fifth year of eligibility for the 2026 season. Two Husky football players, Ta’ita’i Uiagalelei and Grady Gross, are also awaiting a potential return to Washington based on the outcome of the lawsuit.

Hankerson started his collegiate career at Colorado in 2022. He played two seasons there before transferring to OSU for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

He went undrafted but signed with the Miami Dolphins in May. The team ultimately waived him on Aug. 10, leading Hankerson to the Seahawks. He played 24 snaps during the Seahawks’ Aug. 23 preseason game against the Tennessee Titans. Eighteen were on offense and six on special teams. He rushed for 10 yards on five carries and caught two passes for nine yards.

Hankerson could also still be claimed by another NFL team off waivers. Meanwhile, waiving Hankerson opens up a spot on the Seahawks’ 90-man roster.

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