DT Johnathan "Big Hank" Hankins (Dallas Cowboys)

[osuteke]

Aren't the odd fronts just the presence of the leo position? Carpenter, Gholston, Gibson, etc drop back at times or are in a stand up position, just makes it look like a 3-4 at times.

 

[biggiesmalls]

if Ohio State has offered then my guess is Michigan will do so as well.

I think the kid can obviously play ball, there has to be some reason though why he doesn't have a boatload of offers yet.

 

[wadc45]

Rivals $

6/15

From the MSU site...talks about MSU's camp and watching film with the position coaches...mentions that he likes the OSU defensive scheme and has a good relationship with the OSU staff.

 

[Scoopfan]

Rivals $

6/15

From the MSU site...talks about MSU's camp and watching film with the position coaches...mentions that he likes the OSU defensive scheme and has a good relationship with the OSU staff.

So....nothing about an offer? That'd be alarming if he left MSU's camp without one.

 

[Spartan]

So....nothing about an offer? That'd be alarming if he left MSU's camp without one.

JT has said MD is one of the best evaluaters of defensive talent he has ever known. If MD doesn't offer, what does that say about Hankins?

 

[Sportsbuck28]

JT has said MD is one of the best evaluaters of defensive talent he has ever known. If MD doesn't offer, what does that say about Hankins?

The Oklahoma offer speaks pretty loudly IMO.

 

[krazeyk]

JT has said MD is one of the best evaluaters of defensive talent he has ever known. If MD doesn't offer, what does that say about Hankins?

I have no idea what the case is but it would depend on the need of DT for MSU. If they need/want a DT in the class and he doesn't get an offer the only other reason outside of poor talent is doesn't fit system. All this information is with almost zero knowledge on MSU's class and recruiting tendancies.

 

[OregonBuckeye]

I don't think Dantonio likes big space eaters at DT. He moved Antonio Jeremiah to the OL and he had a lot of success at Ohio State with undersized DT's like Anderson, Scott, and Peterson.

 

[DontHateOState]

The Oklahoma offer speaks pretty loudly IMO.

You know what speaks volumes? The Ohio State offer.

If the staff wants him, he's good. Don't give me some BS about him not being a baller if Dino doesn't offer. (Not aimed at you sportsbuck, but rather our Sparty friend.)

Ohio State is trending towards more of an odd front, 34 look. The staff likely sees Hankins as another piece to that puzzle. I doubt Dantonio wants a 2 gap 0 technique very much. He never used one while he was here, and I've never seen him use one at MSU. Although I haven't seen many MSU games so I could be wrong.

Edit: And as I write this, rumors are on swirling on Rivals and Scout that Hankins will be announcing his choice tomorrow.

 

[TresselstillownsTSUN]

It could be nanner time pretty soon....

 

[RB07OSU]

I think the OU offer and our offer is telling, but I also think his film is. Any time we can get a huge boy that can move like Hankins, I'm on board. I would be VERY happy to land him.

 

[jwinslow]

It could be nanner time pretty soon....

 

[Cinfali]

So....nothing about an offer? That'd be alarming if he left MSU's camp without one.

Do you mean alarming for MSU? I was under the impression that you were a MSU fan. Nothing wrong with that by the way, I just wanted to clarify.

Anyway, as I also said in the Graham's thread, our recruiting class is starting to shape up. I think DT was a big need for this class (don't agree with Duane Long there), at this point I am not sure Rowell or Whitner will make it to the campus and Hankins seems to have a lot of potential. Hopefully the rumors are true.

 

[TresselstillownsTSUN]

Yeah it looks about that time..for nanners that this...I would love to add this kid. He's something we really don't have, and thats a big bodied DT who is a run plug.

 

[goblue15]

Congrats on a good pickup.