Jeremy

Banks

A homegrown product from Cordova High School in Memphis, TN, Banks (6’1/232) actually began his collegiate career as a running back, carrying 52 times for 185 yards, 3.6 YPC, and three touchdowns as a true freshman in 2018 before beginning the transition to LB in spring of 2019. It was a prescient decision, as he finished seventh nationally with 128 tackles, 11.5 TFL, four PBU, and 5.5 sacks in 2021. A plus athlete, Banks ran an impressive 4.53s 40-yard dash (95th%), 37.5” vertical (91st%), and 25 bench reps (87th%) for an 8.93 RAS. a sure-tackler who only missed 12.4% of his tackle attempts with 66 stops over the past two seasons, Banks noticeably improved in run support as he got more acclimated to the linebacker position. He has the juice to chase down ball carriers and the physicality to take on second-level blocks. However, his slow change of direction and lack of feel for space in coverage will likely relegate Banks to a two-down role.