Most of the attention was focused on players such as Landon Collins, Janoris Jenkins, Jason Pierre-Paul and Olivier Vernon, but it was Johnathan Hankins and fellow defensive tackle Damon Harrison who were the reason why the Giants were tied for third in rushing defense.
After missing the final seven games of the 2015 season due to a torn pectoral muscle, Hankins came back and had a solid season. He finished the season with 43 tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble.
Now, Hankins is a free agent and is once again being overlooked as most of the conversation you hear about the Giants pending free agents is on whether or not the Giants will bring back defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul.