Kelvin Banks Jr. Explained

Kelvin Banks Jr.
School:Texas Longhorns
Currentnumber:78
Currentposition:Offensive tackle
Class:Junior
Major:Physical Culture and Sports
Birth Date:10 March 2004
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:320
Highschool:Summer Creek (Houston, Texas)
Highlights:
  • Second-team All-American (2023)
  • First-team All-Big 12 (2023)
  • Second-team All-Big 12 (2022)
Pastschools:
  • Texas (2022–present)
Espn:4685260

Kelvin Banks Jr. (born March 10, 2004[1]) is an American football offensive tackle for the Texas Longhorns.

Early life and high school

Banks grew up in Humble, Texas and attended Summer Creek High School.[2] [3] Banks was rated a five-star recruit and initially committed to play college football at Oregon over offers from Texas, LSU, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma State.[4] He later decommitted after Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal left the program.[5] Banks later signed to play at the University of Texas at Austin.[6]

College career

Banks enrolled at Texas in July 2022. He was named the Longhorns' starting left tackle entering his freshman season[7] [8] Banks was named a semifinalist for the Shaun Alexander Award as a freshman in 2022 and was named a member of the All Big-12 first team in 2023.[9] [10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kelvin Banks Jr. Offensive Tackle Texas NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report . 2024-09-25 . www.nfldraftbuzz.com.
  2. Web site: Humble ISD linemen Kelvin Banks, Kam Dewberry ranked among ESPN's Top 300. Houston Chronicle. July 17, 2020. November 7, 2022.
  3. Web site: Mitchell . Jordan . Kelvin Banks brings lessons from middle school to role as freshman starter on offensive line . 2024-09-18 . The Daily Texan.
  4. Web site: Oregon football keeps adding to impressive class, securing commitment from ESPN 300 offensive lineman Kelvin Banks. Tom. VanHaaren. ESPN.com. July 4, 2021. November 7, 2022.
  5. Web site: Kelvin Banks, 5-star offensive tackle, decommits from Oregon Ducks. Andrew. Nemec. The Oregonian. December 6, 2021. November 9, 2022.
  6. Web site: Texas Longhorns add OT Kelvin Banks to 2022 college football recruiting class. Tom. VanHaaren. ESPN.com. December 11, 2021. November 7, 2022.
  7. Web site: Texas football: Freshman LT Kelvin Banks Jr. impressive already. Houston Chronicle. August 30, 2022. November 7, 2022.
  8. Web site: Texas' young offensive line quietly strengthens as season goes on. Austin American-Statesman. September 19, 2022. November 9, 2022.
  9. Web site: Longhorns OL Kelvin Banks Jr. Named Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award Semifinalist. Connor. Zimmerlee. SI.com. November 3, 2022. November 8, 2022.
  10. Web site: 2023-11-29 . Twenty-six Longhorns earn All-Big 12 Football honors . 2024-09-18 . University of Texas Athletics . en.

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