Kelvin Banks Jr.
New Orleans SaintsOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
TEXAS · SEC
| Season | G | PrsA | SkA | HitA | Pen | PBE | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 98.2 | 39 |
| 2023 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 98.8 | 17 |
| 2024 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 99.0 | 14 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
TEXAS · 2025 draft class
Banks is a cornerstone offensive tackle with rare athletic traits for his size. He shows advanced technical development with hand placement, footwork, and leverage that belies his age. In pass protection, Banks demonstrates a smooth, controlled kick slide with the lateral agility to mirror speed rushers. His anchor strength is exceptional, allowing him to absorb power rushes without giving ground. In the run game, Banks moves defenders off the ball with natural power and leg drive. He's athletic enough to work to the second level and connect on linebackers.
Strengths
- Exceptional size-athleticism combination
- advanced technical refinement
- strong anchor
- lateral agility
- powerful drive blocker
- football intelligence
- positional versatility
- competitive toughness
Concerns
- Can improve hand placement consistency when facing elite speed rushers
- occasionally loses leverage when blocking in space
- needs to maintain consistent pad level throughout games