Texas football offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. was named Southeastern Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week on Monday.
Banks was given an 88.1 pass blocking grade by Pro Football Focus after the Longhorns’ win over Mississippi State, his highest grade of the season. He’s allowed only one pressure the entire 2024 season and led Texas’ offensive line in as Arch Manning and Co. racked up 522 total yards. Often operating from a clean pocket, Manning threw for 324 yards and two touchdowns on 26-for-31 passing.
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Banks was named a 2024 preseason First-Team All-America by the Associated Press and was listed on the Outland Trophy preseason watchlist. A starter for the past three seasons, Banks has never missed a game and has allowed three sacks in the 32 games he’s played.
The left tackle is expected to be a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft according to most experts. He and Texas will have a bye week before playing Week 7 versus Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry.
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