Yam Banks

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Yam Banks
Ole Miss Rebels–No. 16
Position Safety
ClassSenior
Major Sports Management and Recreation Studies
Personal information
Born: (2002-03-19) March 19, 2002 (age 22)
Jackson, Mississippi
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Ridgeland
(Ridgeland, Mississippi)
Career highlights and awards

Yamarus Kenyon Banks Jr. (born March 19, 2002) is an American football safety for the Ole Miss Rebels. He previously played for the South Alabama Jaguars.

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Early life and high school

Banks grew up in Ridgeland, Mississippi and attended Ridgeland High School where he lettered in football and baseball. Coming out of high school, Banks decided to commit to play college football for the South Alabama Jaguars. [1] [2]

College career

South Alabama

In Banks first season in 2020 he notched two tackles. [3] During the 2021 season, Banks recorded 49 tackles, with four and a half going for a loss, two pass deflections, and two forced fumbles. [4] In week four of the 2022 season, Banks had a breakout game against Louisiana Tech, where he recovered a fumble, broke up three passes, and intercepeted two pass, which he returned one for a touchdown. [5] In the 2022 season, Banks made 50 tackles, 11 pass deflections, six interceptions and a touchdown. [6] For his performance on the 2022 season, Banks was named first team all Sun-Belt. [7] During the 2023 season, Banks notched 46 tackles with five and a half being for a loss, four pass deflections, and an interception. [8] For his performance on the 2023 season, Banks was named third team all Sun-Belt. [9] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Banks decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal. [10] [11]

Banks finished his career at South Alabama with 146 tackles, two and a half sacks, seven interceptions, 16 pass deflections, and three forced fumbles. [12]

Ole Miss

Bankes decided to transfer to play for the Ole Miss Rebels. [13] [14]

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References

  1. ↑ Mongrue, Trey (19 December 2019). "Ridgeland's Banks picks South Alabama". WLBT.com. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  2. ↑ Gillespie, John Macon (14 January 2024). "Ole Miss Gains Commitment From South Alabama Transfer Yam Banks". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  3. ↑ "Yamarus Bank 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  4. ↑ Peterson, Derek (14 January 2024). "Ole Miss lands transfer commitment from standout Group of Five defensive back". Saturday Down South. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  5. ↑ Stephenson, Creg (12 October 2022). "Meet Yam Banks, the constant presence in South Alabama's 'Swarm D'". AL.com. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  6. ↑ Grubbs, Grant (14 January 2024). "South Alabama transfer DB Yam Banks commits to Ole Miss". On3.com. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  7. ↑ Stephenson, Creg (7 August 2023). "South Alabama has wealth of talent, experience at safety in 2023". AL.com. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  8. ↑ Londergan, Joe (14 January 2024). "South Alabama DB Yam Banks Commits To Ole Miss". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  9. ↑ Eckert, David (14 January 2024). "Ole Miss football, Lane Kiffin land transfer portal DB Yam Banks". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  10. ↑ Heim, Mark (2 January 2024). "South Alabama's Yam Banks enters transfer portal". AL.com. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  11. ↑ Deen, Derrick (5 January 2024). "South Alabama DB Yam Banks Enters Transfer Portal". Rivals.com. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  12. ↑ Busby, Garrett (15 January 2024). "Ridgeland native, all-conference defensive back commits to Ole Miss football". WLBT.com. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  13. ↑ Fawcett, Haynes (14 January 2024). "Former South Alabama Safety Yam Banks commits to Ole Miss". On3.com. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  14. ↑ Stephenson, Creg (14 January 2024). "Former South Alabama safety Yam Banks headed to SEC school". AL.com. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
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