Johnathan Hankins

Johnathan Hankins
Hankins with the Oakland Raiders in 2019
No. 95, 90, 97
PositionDefensive tackle
Personal information
Born (1992-03-30) March 30, 1992
Dearborn Heights, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight335 lb (152 kg)
Career information
High schoolSoutheastern (Detroit, Michigan)
CollegeOhio State (2010–2012)
NFL draft2013: 2nd round, 49th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles433
Sacks17.5
Forced fumbles3
Fumble recoveries3
Pass deflections13
Interceptions1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Johnathan Hankins (born March 30, 1992)[1] is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, where he received All-American honors, and was selected by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft. He also played for the Indianapolis Colts, Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders, and Dallas Cowboys.

Early life

Hankins was born in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. He began his high school football career as a 255 pound guard in his freshman year.

For his sophomore year he transferred to Southeastern High School, where he started on the defensive line. Five-star prospect William Gholston transferred to Southeastern in 2008, creating the "best defense in Detroit",[2] with Hankins shutting down the inside and Gholston patrolling on the edge.

Hankins was regarded as a three star recruit by Rivals.com, and was listed as the No. 20 prospect from Michigan in the class of 2010.[3] He intended to accompany Gholston to Michigan State, but did not get any offer from the Spartans. Hankins eventually picked Ohio State over offers from Alabama, Florida, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.

College career

Hankins enrolled in Ohio State University, where he played for the Buckeyes from 2010 to 2012. As a true freshman, Hankins made the Buckeyes rotation and recorded 16 tackles (3 solo) plus a quarterback sack for the season. He weighed in as a freshman "at about 350, 355," and was regarded as only a two-down player by defensive coordinator Jim Heacock.

By his sophomore year, Hankins managed to get his weight down to 330 and became a starter, registering 67 tackles (32 solo) and three sacks.[4]

Following his 2012 junior season, he was a first-team All-Big Ten Conference selection, and received first-team All-American honors from Scout.com.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Even though Hankins only entered his junior season in 2012, he was projected to leave Ohio State early. In preseason mock drafts from May 2012, Hankins was listed as a mid first-rounder for the 2013 NFL draft.[5][6] By mid-season, he had moved up to a top-10 spot.[7] In December 2012, Hankins announced that he would forgo his final year of eligibility, entering the 2013 NFL Draft.[8]

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 2+7⁄8 in
(1.90 m)		320 lb
(145 kg)		33 in
(0.84 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		5.31 s1.85 s3.10 s4.61 s7.59 s26 in
(0.66 m)		8 ft 8 in
(2.64 m)
All values from NFL Combine[9][10]

New York Giants

Hankins with the Giants in 2016

Hankins was selected by the New York Giants in the second round (49th overall) of the 2013 NFL draft.[11]

After Linval Joseph left the Giants for the Minnesota Vikings, Hankins was expected to step into his role in 2014. Known as a run stuffer, Hankins surprisingly showed flashes as a pass rusher recording seven sacks, six quarterback hits, and 21 hurries. Hankins exceeded expectations as he recorded 51 tackles, seven sacks, and a forced fumble, and was named to Pro Football Focus' All-Pro Team at defensive tackle.

On November 8, 2015, Hankins tore his pectoral muscle during the second quarter of the team's Week 9 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[12] He was placed on season-ending injured reserve the following day.[13]

In the 2016 season, Hankins returned from his injury, registering 43 tackles and three sacks. He also made the playoffs for the first time in his career.

Indianapolis Colts

On April 13, 2017, Hankins signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts.[14] He started 15 games, recording 44 tackles (fifth on the team), four tackles for loss, two sacks, and three passes defensed. Hankins logged four tackles and one sack against the Seattle Seahawks. He recorded eight tackles against the Buffalo Bills, and had five tackles and one sack against the Denver Broncos.

On March 17, 2018, Hankins was released by the Colts, because he wasn't seen as a fit for the 4-3 defense thas was implemented by new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus.[15]

Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders

On September 13, 2018, Hankins signed with the Oakland Raiders to replace an injured Justin Ellis.[16] He played in 15 games for Oakland (including 14 starts), recording 36 tackles and two fumble recoveries. Hankins posted two tackles and two fumble recoveries against the Cleveland Browns.

On March 10, 2019, Hankins signed a two-year contract extension to return to the Raiders.[17] He started all 16 games, collecting 50 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and one pass defensed. Hankins recorded eight tackles against the Minnesota Vikings, and posted four tackles with one sack against the Houston Texans.

In 2020, Hankins started all 16 games, compiling 48 tackles, one sack, and one fumble recovery. He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Raiders on November 18, 2020,[18] and activated three days later.[19]

On March 20, 2021, the Raiders re-signed Hankins to a one-year, $3.5 million contract.[20][21] He started 14 games, registering 38 tackles and one pass defensed while missing three games with an injury.

Hankins re-signed with the Raiders on April 4, 2022.[22] However, he was later passed on the depth chart by Andrew Billings. Hankins was declared inactive in the Week 5 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He appeared in five games (including one start), tallying nine tackles with one quarterback pressure and one pass defensed.

Dallas Cowboys

On October 25, 2022, Hankins along with a 2024 seventh-round pick, was traded to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 2023 sixth-round draft choice (#204-Jarrick Bernard-Converse).[23] He was acquired to improve the team's run defense. Hankins was placed on injured reserve with a sprained pectoral muscle on December 14, and was activated on January 16, 2023.

Hankins re-signed with the Cowboys on March 29, 2023.[24] He started 14 games, recording 27 tackles, three sacks, and two passes defensed. Hankins missed three games with a high-ankle sprain.

Seattle Seahawks

On March 20, 2024, Hankins signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[25] He reunited with defensive coordinator Aden Durde, who was his defensive line coach with the Dallas Cowboys.

On May 7, 2025, Hankins re-signed with the Seahawks.[26] On November 19, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald announced that Hankins would not play during the season due to a back injury suffered in the offseason.[27] On December 3, he was released by the Seahawks.[28]

On April 29, 2026, Hankins announced in an interview that he would be retiring from professional football.[29]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2013NYG 11016970.02000000000
2014NYG 16165130217.08000031000
2015NYG 99302190.01000011000
2016NYG 16164329143.08000001000
2017IND 15154424202.04000030000
2018OAK 15143621150.04000000200
2019OAK 16165028221.57000010000
2020LVR 16164827211.01000000100
2021LVR 14143815230.01000010000
2022LVR 51100100.00000010000
DAL 5310730.01000000000
2023DAL 14142713143.02000020000
2024SEA 1783015151.00100000000
16914243323919418.5391000123300

Playoffs

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2016NYG 113211.01000000000
2021LVR 113120.00000000000
2022DAL 205411.01000000000
2023DAL 114130.00000000000
5315872.02000000000

References

  1. ↑ "Johnathan Hankins Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  2. ↑ Lesmerises, Doug (September 28, 2012). "Ohio State's Johnathan Hankins to see former high school teammate, Michigan State's William Gholston, when Buckeyes play Spartans on Saturday". Cleveland.com. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  3. ↑ Rivals.com Michigan Postseason Top 35 2010
  4. ↑ "Ohio State football: Big has its limits". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
  5. ↑ Prisco, Pete (April 30, 2012). "Top 32 for 2013: Barkley headlines a class that already looks deep". CBS Sports.
  6. ↑ Schrager, Peter (May 1, 2012). "Schrager's 2013 mock draft". Fox Sports.
  7. ↑ Pauline, Tony (November 8, 2012). "Barkevious Mingo, Bjoern Werner, Star Lotulelei in top 50". SI.com. Archived from the original on November 11, 2012.
  8. ↑ "NFL Draft 2020 - Latest Draft News and Predictions". CBSSports.com.
  9. ↑ "Johnathan Hankins Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Johnathan Hankins, Ohio State, DT, 2013 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 8, 2013.
  11. ↑ "2013 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  12. ↑ Eisen, Michael (November 9, 2015). "Johnathan Hankins out for season with pectoral injury". Giants.com. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  13. ↑ Eisen, Michael (November 10, 2015). "Giants add DT Montori Hughes to active roster; Johnathan Hankins to IR". Giants.com. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  14. ↑ Wesseling, Chris (April 13, 2017). "Johnathan Hankins, Colts agree to three-year contract". NFL.com.
  15. ↑ Walker, Andrew (March 17, 2018). "Colts Releasing Defensive Lineman Johnathan Hankins". Colts.com.
  16. ↑ "Raiders sign Hankins and McDonald; place Ellis on IR". Raiders.com. September 13, 2018. Archived from the original on September 15, 2018. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
  17. ↑ "Raiders reportedly re-sign DT Johnathan Hankins to 2-year deal". Silver And Black Pride. March 10, 2019.
  18. ↑ "Raiders Add 7 Players To COVID-19 List Ahead Of Rematch Vs. Chiefs". CBSLocal.com. November 18, 2020. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
  19. ↑ Gutierrez, Paul (November 21, 2020). "Las Vegas Raiders activate 7 off reserve/COVID-19 list". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
  20. ↑ Alper, Josh. "Johnathan Hankins re-signs with Raiders". NBC Sports. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  21. ↑ "Raiders re-sign DT Johnathan Hankins". Raiders.com. March 20, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  22. ↑ Raiders Public Relations (April 4, 2022). "Raiders bring back DT Johnathan Hankins". Raiders.com. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  23. ↑ Walker, Patrik (October 25, 2022). "Cowboys Strike Deal, Acquire Johnathan Hankins". dallascowboys.com. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
  24. ↑ Walker, Patrik (March 29, 2023). "Free Agency: Hankins, Cowboys Agree To Terms". DallasCowboys.com.
  25. ↑ Boyle, John (March 20, 2024). "Seahawks Sign DT Johnathan Hankins". Seahawks.com.
  26. ↑ Boyle, John (May 7, 2025). "Seahawks Re-Sign DT Johnathan Hankins". Seahawks.com. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  27. ↑ Hendersen, Brady (November 19, 2025). "Seahawks DT Johnathan Hankins (back) won't play this season". espn.com. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  28. ↑ "Johnathan Hankins: Let go by Seattle". CBS Sports. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
  29. ↑ Catching Up With Big Hank. Retrieved April 30, 2026 – via Youtube.com.
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