Kelvin Banks Jr.

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Kelvin Banks Jr.
Texas Longhorns–No. 78
Position Offensive tackle
ClassJunior
Major Physical Culture and Sports
Personal information
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight324 lb (147 kg)
Career history
College
High school Summer Creek (Houston, Texas)
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-Big 12 (2023)
  • Second-team All-Big 12 (2022)

Kelvin Banks Jr. is an American football offensive tackle for the Texas Longhorns.

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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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References

  1. ↑ "Humble ISD linemen Kelvin Banks, Kam Dewberry ranked among ESPN's Top 300". Houston Chronicle . July 17, 2020. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
  2. ↑ VanHaaren, Tom (July 4, 2021). "Oregon football keeps adding to impressive class, securing commitment from ESPN 300 offensive lineman Kelvin Banks". ESPN.com . Retrieved November 7, 2022.
  3. ↑ Nemec, Andrew (December 6, 2021). "Kelvin Banks, 5-star offensive tackle, decommits from Oregon Ducks". The Oregonian . Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  4. ↑ VanHaaren, Tom (December 11, 2021). "Texas Longhorns add OT Kelvin Banks to 2022 college football recruiting class". ESPN.com . Retrieved November 7, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Texas football: Freshman LT Kelvin Banks Jr. impressive already". Houston Chronicle . August 30, 2022. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Texas' young offensive line quietly strengthens as season goes on". Austin American-Statesman . September 19, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  7. ↑ Zimmerlee, Connor (November 3, 2022). "Longhorns OL Kelvin Banks Jr. Named Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award Semifinalist". SI.com . Retrieved November 8, 2022.
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