2011 NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Henry Hynoski, FB, Pittsburgh

by Ed Valentine on Jan 23, 2011 11:00 AM EST in 2011 NFL Draft

Henry Hynoski (27) of the Pittsburgh Panthers runs with the ball while defended by Brandon Mills (58) of the Cincinnati Bearcats during the Big East Conference game against at Nippert Stadium on December 4 2010 in Cincinnati Ohio. Pittsburgh won 28-10. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

You want Bear Pascoe to move back to tight end, his natural position? As well as Bear played at fullback in 2010, getting him back to the second tight end role might be a really good thing for the New York Giants offense.

To do that, though, the Giants need a quality fullback. Most likely Madison Hedgecock's NFL days as a quality lead blocker are done, at least with the Giants. So, Jerry Reese will need to find another lead blocker for whoever is carrying the ball for the Giants next season.

That's where the subject of today's prospect profile comes in. Pittsburgh's Henry Hynoski is looked at as, quite possibly, the best pure blocking fullback in the draft. Since that is really what fullback in the Giants' offense is all about let's take a look at Hynoski.

Henry Hynoski
FB, Pittsburgh (Jr.)
6-foot-2, 260 pounds

Scouting Reports

From Sideline Scouting:

Positives: Strong blocker, a traditional lead blocker who really packs a punch... Has a great frame for an NFL fullback... Versatility will appeal to teams, is athletic for his size and can contribute as a receiver, runner, and blocker... Improved route runner who has a lot of potential to contribute in the passing game... Has a strong base and has shown the ability to push back defenders at the point of attack... Will be able to contribute on special teams units.

Negatives: Not a great runner, is rather slow and doesn't have much shiftiness to him... Has essentially no experience running the football, only carried the football 37 times over the past three years.

From Draft 101:

Strengths:

- Best leader blocker in the draft - a roadgrader in mold of Lorenzo Neal
- Throwback fullback - a bruiser who does the dirty work
- Picks up the blitz
- Has a nasty streak
- Good size and build
- Displays good hands out of the backfield - quality outlet receiver

Weaknesses:

- Lacks speed
- Average change of direction and agility
- Limited impact as a runner

Your thoughts on Hynoski?

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quality outlet reciever you say?

so maybe he gets more than one pass per game than hedgecock? barring any injury setbacks, it would be nice to start some passes to RB/FB underneath to open a couple deep balls up later

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by nyg94 on Jan 23, 2011 11:09 AM EST reply actions

Sounds good to me

A a good blocker with a mean streak and he can actually catch an outlet pass. I’m sold

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by Giants56 on Jan 23, 2011 11:15 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Exactly what we need

If he’s close to what lorenzo neal was, I’m sold. What round is he projected to go in? As great as he would be, I’’m not sure I would want to spend more than a 4th round pick on a fullback

by Jerry Nicks on Jan 23, 2011 11:18 AM EST reply actions

If still around

for later rounds 3 or 4 maybe. Maybe later.

He may be able to catch a pass but without any speed, not for distance. And the fact that he does not really run takes away a dimension.

He does fit a need, we just have other priorities. Would increase need if Boss leaves (who knows with the CBA) and Bear has to move up.

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by UnknownJintsFan on Jan 23, 2011 11:19 AM EST reply actions

i see us as going

first round: take a pick between OL and LB, whatever we need more at the time (pending FA pickups)

second: the choice of which we didnt select in the first

third: hynoski

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by nyg94 on Jan 23, 2011 11:23 AM EST reply actions

I think

They might go CB at some point in the first three rounds. It’s a deep CB class and good corners should never be passed over in the NFL draft. If he’s around after round 4 I’d take him.

Go Giants!

by ronjohnson on Jan 23, 2011 12:10 PM EST up reply actions

He's a good player

his athleticism says he’s probably a 6th or 7th rounder, which is when I’d rather have the Giants go after a fullback.

Other than his pass catching, I’m not sure he’s any better of an option than Hedge, if healthy.

Overall I’d rather have the Giants focus on improving team speed than get a classic “throwback” type player. Hynoski’s good, but with only 6 picks I thinks the Giants need to focus elsewhere, unless its the last 2 rounds that is.

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by Rorschach44 on Jan 23, 2011 11:26 AM EST reply actions

Hedgecock

He might be what Hedgecock was before all the injuries piled up and diminished him, and that’s pretty darn good.

by Ed Valentine on Jan 23, 2011 1:02 PM EST up reply actions

I don't see Hedge

returning either, but I agree with “Rosch44” above, late round pick. I could live with Bear
at FB, if they went that route. Backup TE’s whose role is really to block, are not difficult to find.

I guess Coughlin stays, the Chin is not in.
Okay, then fire Quinn, and bring in a young receivers coach.
PLEASE!

by Great Gatsby on Jan 24, 2011 7:00 AM EST up reply actions

thats what we originally did with boss in the 5th round

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by nyg94 on Jan 24, 2011 8:34 AM EST up reply actions

No No

Late round pick regarding the fullback being profiled from Pitt. Follow from Rosch44 down to my comment.

I guess Coughlin stays, the Chin is not in.
Okay, then fire Quinn, and bring in a young receivers coach.
PLEASE!

by Great Gatsby on Jan 24, 2011 11:25 AM EST up reply actions

I agree on the round

Entirely possible he goes UDFA route, most teams are reluctant to draft even a fullback without speed. Exceptions would be a team like Titans or Vikes, who have an elite TB and might see Hynoski as a way to leverage the star.

Would love to see a guy like this on the roster though. Giants offense doesn’t run the FB, but as a viable outlet, he has to be faster anmore capable than Eli scrambling. Sometimes an ez 5 yd pickup is all you need.

by trueblue63 on Jan 23, 2011 10:48 PM EST up reply actions

Sounds perfect

How early do we have to grab him? Who cares if he can run… Can anyone remember the last time a FB had a carry for the Giants?

by TNYFBG on Jan 23, 2011 11:29 AM EST reply actions

last night in madden haha

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by nyg94 on Jan 24, 2011 8:37 AM EST up reply actions

Charles Way

by bgn1987 on Jan 24, 2011 1:11 PM EST up reply actions

Miss those screens to Way down the sideline.

by Last year in Sec 127 on Jan 24, 2011 1:41 PM EST up reply actions

just what we need

has a nasty streak

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by espnsucks on Jan 23, 2011 11:34 AM EST reply actions

what round is he projected for?

I don’t want to take a fullback early

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by Cup Noodles on Jan 23, 2011 12:31 PM EST reply actions

He can catch?

Nice.

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by Willgfass on Jan 23, 2011 12:47 PM EST reply actions

Not a big priority

I worry more about OL, LB. also would like a RB who can catch and not fumble. Even an upgrade at TE is more important. it seems that many teams no longer use a FB.

by scarlet knight on Jan 23, 2011 12:54 PM EST reply actions

Priority

Remember that as I do these I’m not really recommending everybody I profile. Just trying to pass along some info so that we know the names as the process goes along.

by Ed Valentine on Jan 23, 2011 1:03 PM EST up reply actions

it seems that many teams no longer use a FB.

Meaning: We can probably get him in the 6th or 7th round. Sounds good to me.

by Charles L on Jan 23, 2011 1:14 PM EST up reply actions

The position of fullback is not worth an early pick.

I don’t follow college prospects very much but I think we have way too many needs before fullback. We only use one on a few plays each game. In a few years fullbacks may vanish completely from the NFL.

by giant fan since 57 on Jan 23, 2011 1:27 PM EST reply actions

Early pick

No, it probably isn’t. But, getting a potential roadgrader late would be nice.

by Ed Valentine on Jan 23, 2011 2:39 PM EST up reply actions

roadgrader...ha

sigh...

by nywins42 on Jan 23, 2011 2:45 PM EST up reply actions

There were only 2 FB's drafted last year

Jets got Conner the Terminator in Round 5 and Washington drafted a guy named Dennis Morris in Round 6. I don’t see us using a draft pick higher than 5th or 6th round on a FB.

by bgn1987 on Jan 24, 2011 1:28 PM EST up reply actions

Thanks for the profiles

Thanks for the profiles Ed. Really enjoy them.
If you end up doing a mock draft again this year, can I do the Steelers again this year?

by ross_stephen on Jan 23, 2011 1:33 PM EST reply actions

Shaun Chapas is my favorite FB

i do agree tho, fb is a need that not a people are talking about. pascoe started out hot but sort of diminished as the year went on

by Nfpdawg on Jan 23, 2011 1:49 PM EST reply actions

Not critical of Ed at all

Good profile of a name we may see pop up for us. I think Ed is doing a terrific job of picking out players the Giants are looking at.

I just find it interesting some early draft choices that the fans get hepped up about get injured or flop and undrafted or low draft picks become great pros.

by scarlet knight on Jan 23, 2011 1:53 PM EST reply actions

That's very true

Which is why I always try to warn people not go get their heart set on one guy, and I absolutely hate trying to predict all seven rounds. There are 31 other teams, and you make the best choices you can with what is there when your turn comes along.

by Ed Valentine on Jan 23, 2011 2:40 PM EST up reply actions

If he isn't in the William Floyd mold

There is no reason to draft him early. Henry Hynoski is the type of player we do need but I just wish he was a bit more athletic. I saw Charles Clay from Tulsa play once this season against Notre Dame but I didn’t get much of an impression from him. At 6-3 235lbs. and as a pass receiver he’s had 5 100 yard receiving games for his career. That intrigues me but I’m not sure about his blocking skills.

by Robin's-meats-and-vegetables on Jan 23, 2011 2:06 PM EST reply actions

Too early to give up on Hedgecock

He’s had some injuries the last few years, but they weren’t so bad that he can’t regain his former form. He will have an opportunity this summer to prove his worth once again.

by Giant Package' on Jan 23, 2011 2:08 PM EST reply actions

he was healthy this year tho right?

and he still struggled before his hamstring gave out on him.

by Nfpdawg on Jan 23, 2011 2:11 PM EST up reply actions

Now is the time

To move on from Hedgecock. Two subpar seasons (for whatever reasons) is more than enough evidence for us to see that he isn’t the answer. The Henry Hynoski comparison to Lorenzo Neal is interesting because the 3 inches that Henry has on Lorenzo isn’t of any benefit because Lorenzo Neal had no issues getting under LB’s pads and driving them back at 5-11. It would be great if he was a master technician but if he is the unathletic type this may be an issue as well.

by Robin's-meats-and-vegetables on Jan 23, 2011 2:21 PM EST reply actions

I'm partial to my team

So I think that we could even give Robert Hughes from Notre Dame a shot. He may very well could be a priority free agent after the draft if he isn’t drafted late. He could surprise.

by Robin's-meats-and-vegetables on Jan 23, 2011 2:29 PM EST reply actions

i like this guy, but in the later rounds.

i think in the first 2 rounds will we take an OLB and an OL. Third round a CB, and than after that who knows.

IF he drops to rounds 4 or later I would definitely be willing to give him a shot, but we have other needs that are much more dire.

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by Moshe52792 on Jan 23, 2011 6:34 PM EST reply actions

Have no trouble drafting a fullback...

but this gentleman appears to be a sixth round thought, as he’s has the potential to be helpful, but not game changing and we have other, more critical problems to address first. For the sixth or seventh round though, he’s value and there’s a place for him to fill.

by Cranky50 on Jan 23, 2011 7:12 PM EST reply actions

Hey Ed, speaking of TE

How about a scouting report on the TE Rudolph from Notre Dame? I think he could be a nice replacement if we don’t keep Bossman. Kind of the same mold, maybe not as good a blocker, yet, but probably a little more athletic in the passing game than Boss.

by bgn1987 on Jan 24, 2011 1:21 PM EST reply actions