2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Johnathan Hankins, DT, Ohio State
One of the biggest defensive linemen in this year’s draft, Johnathan Hankins shows surprising balance and grace for a man his size. While he does not (and won’t ever) offer much as a…
Spring forward: DTs breakdown
With national signing day in the books, the next big date on the Ohio State calendar as it continues working toward an encore for an undefeated season in 2013 is spring practice. Before those workouts begin, BuckeyeNation will take a look at each position to see where the roster is at — and where it’s going. DEFENSIVE TACKLES Who’s back: The void in the middle of the defensive line is substantial, but that doesn’t mean it’s likely to become a black hole for Ohio State as it transitions to life without Johnathan Hankins and Garrett Goebel.
B1G rankings: No. 12, Johnathan Hankins
The Big Ten postseason player rankings have reached the dandiest dozen. As a reminder, these rankings are based solely on performance from the 2012 season. Checking in at No. 12 is a guy who might go in the first 12 picks of the April NFL draft … No. 12: Johnathan Hankins, DT, Ohio State, junior, 6-foot-3, 322 pounds Preseason rank: No. 18 2012 numbers: Had 55 tackles, including one sack and five tackles for loss. Named a second-team All-American by the Associated Press.
Top Ohio State recruit sleepers
Many of Ohio State’s greatest players weren’t five-star recruits, from A.J. Hawk to James Laurinaitis to Nick Mangold to many others. They came Columbus under the radar and went on to have solid careers both at Ohio State and in the NFL. BuckeyeNation went back as far as 2006 and scanned the recruiting classes for sleepers. Here are five from the last seven years: Johnathan Hankins (recruiting class of 2010): He was a three-star defensive tackle and the No.
Offseason countdown: Hankins moves on
The work for the 2013 season is already underway for Ohio State with the strength program in full swing, but the first moves that started shaping the potential encore effort from a perfect campaign began almost two months ago. BuckeyeNation is counting down the five biggest early developments for the team since last season ended and how they will impact the Buckeyes moving forward. No. 4: Johnathan Hankins declares for the draft Development: The Buckeyes certainly weren’t blindsided by the decision, but that doesn’t mean it still didn’t sting when Johnathan Hankins officially announced he was forgoing his senior season and making himself available for the upcoming NFL draft.
Next up: Replacing Johnathan Hankins
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Heading into the new year and offseason workouts, BuckeyeNation will look at some holes left by the departing Ohio State veterans and potential candidates to fill them, continuing today in the trenches. DEFENSIVE TACKLE Who: The Buckeyes might have held out some slim hope that Johnathan Hankins would return for another year and a chance to compete for a championship, but with his stock already so high, that always was going to be a bonus and not an expectation heading into Urban Meyer’s second season with the program.
2013 NFL Draft: Full Scouting Report for OSU DT Johnathan Hankins
Johnathan Hankins has declared for the NFL draft, choosing to forego playing in his senior season at Ohio State. The decision makes sense, as he is almost guaranteed to be a first-round pick, and…
Draft tracker: Hankins slotted at No. 5 overall
COLUMBUS, Ohio — There’s a long way to go and plenty to do before the NFL draft actually arrives. But based on the early projections, Johnathan Hankins won’t have to wait long to hear his name called. ESPN.com’s Todd McShay unveiled his first mock draft on Wednesday, and the Ohio State defensive tackle figured prominently in it just two days after officially declaring his intentions to forego his senior season. At this point, McShay is forecasting that the massive interior presence up front will come off the board with pick No.
How Johnathan Hankins Declaring for NFL Draft Affects Ohio State Football in ’13
Ohio State is bidding a fond farewell to defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins, who announced on Monday that he was entering the 2013 NFL Draft. It wasn’t exactly a tough decision for Hankins, who’s…
Ohio State’s Hankins giving up senior season
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The guy they call ”Big Hank” is taking a big, early jump to the next level. All-Big Ten defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins announced on Monday he will give up his senior season at Ohio State to make himself available for the 2013 NFL draft. ”I will always be grateful for the family I have gained here at Ohio State,” Hankins said in a release issued through the school. ”My three years have provided amazing experiences for me, and they are years I will never forget or take for granted.” Hankins, who said he plans to return to finish his degree, appeared in 38 games the past three years and started every game the past two seasons. He was fourth on the team in tackles in 2011 with 67, including 11 for minus yardage. This past season he was fifth in tackles with 55, including four tackles for a loss. ”I have enjoyed coaching and getting to know Johnathan Hankins over the past year,” Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said. ”His hard work on …
