Hernandez was not only filled a void along the offensive line for the New York Giants, he was a value pick, as in many mock drafts in the spring of 2018, the former UTEP star was seen as a first-round talent. For example, Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports had Hernandez going to the Denver Broncos with the No. 15 overall selection.
Despite a transient situation along the offensive line, that saw multiple changes at center and along the right side of the unit, Hernandez and left tackle Nate Solder settled in nicely on the left side.