Sevyn Banks

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Sevyn Banks
Position Cornerback
Major Communications
Personal information
Born: (1999-09-30) September 30, 1999 (age 23)
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Jones (Orlando, Florida)

Sevyn Banks (born September 30, 1999) is a former American football cornerback. He previously played at Ohio State and at LSU.

Early life and high school career

Banks attended The First Academy in Orlando, Florida his freshman and sophomore years before transferring to Jones in Orlando for his final two years. He played in the 2018 Under Armour All-America Game. [1] [2] Banks committed to Ohio State University to play college football. [3] [4]

College career

Ohio State

Banks played his first two years at Ohio State in 2018 and 2019 as a backup, recording 12 tackles and one interception. [5] As a junior in 2020, he became a starter. [6] He finished the season with 23 tackles and fumble recovered for a touchdown.

LSU

On April 19, 2022, Banks transferred to LSU. [7] After having his career cut short due to an injury, On February 27, 2023, Banks left the program and quietly declared for the 2023 NFL Draft. [8]

Personal life

His brother, Marcell Harris, plays in the NFL. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ Whelan Jr., Tim (October 6, 2017). "Ohio State CB commit Sevyn Banks follows brother's footsteps into Under Armour All-America Game". USA Today. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
  2. ↑ Chris Hays (October 9, 2017). "Under Armour fetes Ohio State commit Sevyn Banks of Jones High". orlandosentinel.com. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
  3. ↑ Smith, Cam (April 27, 2017). "Four-star Florida CB Sevyn Banks commits to Ohio State". USA Today. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
  4. ↑ Hays, Chris (April 26, 2017). "Sevyn Banks commits to Ohio State". orlandosentinel.com. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
  5. ↑ Baird, Nathan (February 17, 2020). "Ohio State football's Sevyn Banks says he will now wear his namesake No. 7". cleveland. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
  6. ↑ Baird, Nathan (September 30, 2020). "Ohio State football's Sevyn Banks is working to complete the journey inspired by his name". cleveland. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Sevyn Banks transfers to LSU: Former Ohio State starting CB can help thin Tigers secondary". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  8. ↑ Nagy, Zack (February 27, 2023). "LSU CB Sevyn Banks Leaving LSU, Quietly Declares for 2023 NFL Draft". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  9. ↑ Hays, Chris. "Gators offer Jones 2018 CB Sevyn Banks, brother of Marcell Harris". orlandosentinel.com.


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