Kelvin Banks Jr. Explained

Kelvin Banks Jr.
School:Texas Longhorns
Currentnumber:78
Currentposition:Offensive tackle
Class:Junior
Major:Physical Culture and Sports
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:324
Highschool:Summer Creek (Houston, Texas)
Highlights:
  • First-team All-Big 12 (2023)
  • Second-team All-Big 12 (2022)
Pastschools:
  • Texas (2022–present)
Espn:4685260

Kelvin Banks Jr. 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.[1] 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.[2] He later decommitted after Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal left the program.[3] Banks later signed to play at Texas.[4]

College career

Banks enrolled at Texas in July 2022. He was named the Longhorns' starting left tackle entering his freshman season[5] [6] Banks was named a semifinalist for the Shaun Alexander Award.[7]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Humble ISD linemen Kelvin Banks, Kam Dewberry ranked among ESPN's Top 300. Houston Chronicle. July 17, 2020. November 7, 2022.
  2. 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.
  3. Web site: Kelvin Banks, 5-star offensive tackle, decommits from Oregon Ducks. Andrew. Nemec. The Oregonian. December 6, 2021. November 9, 2022.
  4. Web site: Texas Longhorns add OT Kelvin Banks to 2022 college football recruiting class. Tom. VanHaaren. ESPN.com. December 11, 2021. November 7, 2022.
  5. Web site: Texas football: Freshman LT Kelvin Banks Jr. impressive already. Houston Chronicle. August 30, 2022. November 7, 2022.
  6. Web site: Texas' young offensive line quietly strengthens as season goes on. Austin American-Statesman. September 19, 2022. November 9, 2022.
  7. 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.