Deonte Banks

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Deonte Banks
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Banks (left) in 2022
No. 3 – New York Giants
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2001-03-03) March 3, 2001 (age 23)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: Edgewood (Edgewood, Maryland)
College: Maryland (2019–2022)
NFL draft: 2023  / round: 1 / pick: 24
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 11, 2024
Total tackles:101
Forced fumbles:1
Pass deflections:17
Interceptions:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Deonte Banks (born March 3, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Maryland and was selected by the Giants in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.

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Early years

Banks was born on March 3, in Baltimore, Maryland. [1] He attended Edgewood High School before playing college football for the Maryland Terrapins at the University of Maryland, College Park. Banks also briefly attended Saint Frances Academy in high school, but ended up transferring out successfully. [2] As a freshman, he recorded 28 tackles, an interception, and 2 pass breakups. Maryland only played 5 games in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with Banks recording 11 tackles and a pass breakup. In 2021, Banks suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in the second game. [3] In 2022, he had 26 tackles, an interception, 8 pass breakups, and a blocked extra point. [4] Banks declared for the 2023 NFL draft following the season and participated in the NFL Combine. [5] [6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m)		197 lb
(89 kg)		31+3⁄8 in
(0.80 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.31 s1.41 s2.47 s42.5 in
(1.08 m)		11 ft 4 in
(3.45 m)
All values from the NFL Combine [7]

The New York Giants selected Banks in the first round (24th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft. He was the fourth cornerback drafted in 2023. [8]

On May 18, 2023, the New York Giants signed Banks to a four-year, $13.59 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $6.87 million and is fully guaranteed upon signing. [9] Banks settled for #25 since he was unable to select his college number #3 since it was already being worn by veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard. [10] He recorded his first interception in a Week 7 against Sam Howell of the Washington Commanders in a 14–7 win. [11] His second came against Mac Jones in a Week 13, 10–7 victory over the New England Patriots. [12] In his rookie season, Banks finished with 64 tackles, two interceptions, and 11 passes defended in 15 games. [13]

In an Instagram post on February 9, Banks posted a picture of him wearing number 3, signifying that he will be changing his number. He wore #3 in college and was able to select it after Sterling Shepard left during free agency. [14]

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFR
2023 NYG 13135544110.011263.06000
Career 13135544110.011263.06000

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  2. ↑ "Deonte Banks, New York Giants, Cornerback". 247sports.com. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  3. ↑ Ferguson, Noah (October 19, 2022). "Deonte Banks has returned in full force to Maryland football following long injury layoff". The Diamondback. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Deonte Banks - Football". University of Maryland Athletics. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  5. ↑ Iacovacci, Jonathan (December 6, 2022). "Deonte Banks declares for NFL Draft, opts out of Terps' bowl game". Testudo Times. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Seven Terps Invited to NFL Scouting Combine". UMTerps.com. January 27, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Deonte Banks Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  8. ↑ Eisen, Michael (April 28, 2023). "Giants draft Maryland CB Deonte Banks with 24th pick". Giants.com. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Spotrac.com: Deonte Banks contract" . Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  10. ↑ Henry, Tyler (August 31, 2023). "Jersey number shuffle: 5 Giants get new digits". Giants Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Giants defense stifles Commanders, makes late stand to end 4-game skid in 14-7 win". ESPN.com. Associated Press. October 22, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Giants edge Patriots and their woeful quarterbacks 10–7, aided by late missed field goal". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 26, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
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