It’s tough to miss a man nicknamed “Big Hank.”
Nonetheless, offenses were surprised last season when Johnathan Hankins was in their backfield. Now it’s safe to say they won’t be the next time around.
The 6-foot-2, 320-pound defensive tackle out of Ohio State had a breakout campaign in 2014, racking up 51 tackles, 7.0 sacks, 12 quarterback hits, and a forced fumble in 16 starts as a second-year pro. As a rookie, he played sparingly behind veterans and suited up for just 11 games.
“He really surprised a lot of people with his pass rush,” said Robert Nunn, Hankins’ defensive line coach.