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==Early years== |
==Early years== |
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Banks was born on March |
Banks was born on March 3, in [[Baltimore]], Maryland.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brugler |first=Dane |title=The Beast: 2023 NFL Draft Guide |url=https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2023/04/10111751/TheBeast_NFL_Draft_Guide-1.pdf |url-access=subscription |access-date=April 10, 2022 |website=[[The Athletic]] |pages=249 |format=PDF}}</ref> He attended [[Edgewood High School (Maryland)|Edgewood High School]] before playing [[college football]] for the [[Maryland Terrapins football|Maryland Terrapins]] at the [[University of Maryland, College Park]]. Banks also briefly attended [[Saint Frances Academy (Baltimore, Maryland)|Saint Frances Academy]] in high school, but ended up transferring out successfully.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Deonte Banks, New York Giants, Cornerback |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Deonte-Banks-46056666/ |access-date=July 8, 2023 |website=247sports.com |language=en-US}}</ref> As a freshman, he recorded 28 tackles, an [[Interception (American football)|interception]], and 2 pass breakups. Maryland only played 5 games in 2020 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], with Banks recording 11 tackles and a pass breakup. In 2021, Banks suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in the second game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ferguson |first=Noah |date=October 19, 2022 |title=Deonte Banks has returned in full force to Maryland football following long injury layoff |url=https://dbknews.com/2022/10/19/maryland-football-deonte-banks/ |access-date=July 8, 2023 |website=The Diamondback |language=en-US}}</ref> In [[2022 Maryland Terrapins football team|2022]], he had 26 tackles, an interception, 8 pass breakups, and a blocked [[extra point]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Deonte Banks - Football |url=https://umterps.com/sports/football/roster/deonte-banks/10286 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |website=University of Maryland Athletics |language=en}}</ref> Banks declared for the [[2023 NFL Draft]] following the season and participated in the [[NFL Combine]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Iacovacci |first=Jonathan |date=December 6, 2022 |title=Deonte Banks declares for NFL Draft, opts out of Terps’ bowl game |url=https://www.testudotimes.com/2022/12/6/23495656/mm-12-6-deonte-banks-declares-for-nfl-draft-opts-out-of-terps-bowl-game |access-date=July 4, 2023 |website=Testudo Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 27, 2023 |title=Seven Terps Invited to NFL Scouting Combine |url=https://umterps.com/news/2023/1/27/football-seven-terps-invited-to-nfl-scouting-combine.aspx |access-date=January 28, 2023 |website=UMTerps.com}}</ref> |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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Banks was selected by the [[New York Giants]] in the first round (24th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=April 28, 2023 |title=Giants draft Maryland CB Deonte Banks with 24th pick |url=https://www.giants.com/news/deonte-banks-cornerback-maryland-terps-2023-nfl-draft |access-date=May 31, 2023 |website=Giants.com}}</ref> He recorded his first interception in a Week 7 against [[Sam Howell]] of the [[Washington Commanders]] in a 14–7 win.<ref>{{cite web|title=Giants defense stifles Commanders, makes late stand to end 4-game skid in 14-7 win|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547486|website=ESPN.com|date=October 22, 2023|access-date=December 15, 2023}}</ref> His second came against [[Mac Jones]] in a Week 13, 10–7 victory over the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Giants edge Patriots and their woeful quarterbacks 10–7, aided by late missed field goal|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547560|website=ESPN.com|date=November 26, 2023|access-date=December 15, 2023}}</ref> |
Banks was selected by the [[New York Giants]] in the first round (24th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=April 28, 2023 |title=Giants draft Maryland CB Deonte Banks with 24th pick |url=https://www.giants.com/news/deonte-banks-cornerback-maryland-terps-2023-nfl-draft |access-date=May 31, 2023 |website=Giants.com}}</ref> He recorded his first interception in a Week 7 against [[Sam Howell]] of the [[Washington Commanders]] in a 14–7 win.<ref>{{cite web|title=Giants defense stifles Commanders, makes late stand to end 4-game skid in 14-7 win|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547486|website=ESPN.com|date=October 22, 2023|access-date=December 15, 2023}}</ref> His second came against [[Mac Jones]] in a Week 13, 10–7 victory over the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Giants edge Patriots and their woeful quarterbacks 10–7, aided by late missed field goal|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547560|website=ESPN.com|date=November 26, 2023|access-date=December 15, 2023}}</ref> |
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In an Instagram post on February |
In an Instagram post on February 9, Banks posted a picture of him wearing number 3, signifying that he will be changing his number.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C3Id_d6LvPG/?igsh=MTZhbHdzemx2cmlqMw== |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |
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==NFL career statistics== |
==NFL career statistics== |
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Revision as of 05:09, 10 February 2024
| No. 3 – New York Giants | |||||||||||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||||
| Born: | March 3, 2001 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||||
| High school: | Edgewood (Edgewood, Maryland) | ||||||||||
| College: | Maryland (2019–2022) | ||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2023 / round: 1 / pick: 24 | ||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||||||||||
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Deonte Banks (born March 3, 2001) is an American football cornerback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Maryland and was selected by the Giants in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Early years
Banks was born on March 3, in Baltimore, Maryland.[1] He attended Edgewood High School before playing college football for the Maryland Terrapins at the University of Maryland, College Park. Banks also briefly attended Saint Frances Academy in high school, but ended up transferring out successfully.[2] As a freshman, he recorded 28 tackles, an interception, and 2 pass breakups. Maryland only played 5 games in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with Banks recording 11 tackles and a pass breakup. In 2021, Banks suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in the second game.[3] In 2022, he had 26 tackles, an interception, 8 pass breakups, and a blocked extra point.[4] Banks declared for the 2023 NFL Draft following the season and participated in the NFL Combine.[5][6]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 0+1⁄8 in (1.83 m) |
197 lb (89 kg) |
31+3⁄8 in (0.80 m) |
9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m) |
4.31 s | 1.41 s | 2.47 s | 42.5 in (1.08 m) |
11 ft 4 in (3.45 m) | ||||
| All values from the NFL Combine[7] | ||||||||||||
Banks was selected by the New York Giants in the first round (24th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft.[8] He recorded his first interception in a Week 7 against Sam Howell of the Washington Commanders in a 14–7 win.[9] His second came against Mac Jones in a Week 13, 10–7 victory over the New England Patriots.[10]
In an Instagram post on February 9, Banks posted a picture of him wearing number 3, signifying that he will be changing his number.[11]
NFL career statistics
| Legend | |
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| Bold | Career high |
Regular season
| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | PD | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FF | FR | ||
| 2023 | NYG | 13 | 13 | 55 | 44 | 11 | 0.0 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 13 | 13 | 55 | 44 | 11 | 0.0 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
References
- ^ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2023 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 249. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
- ^ "Deonte Banks, New York Giants, Cornerback". 247sports.com. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ Ferguson, Noah (October 19, 2022). "Deonte Banks has returned in full force to Maryland football following long injury layoff". The Diamondback. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ "Deonte Banks - Football". University of Maryland Athletics. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ Iacovacci, Jonathan (December 6, 2022). "Deonte Banks declares for NFL Draft, opts out of Terps' bowl game". Testudo Times. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
- ^ "Seven Terps Invited to NFL Scouting Combine". UMTerps.com. January 27, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ "Deonte Banks Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (April 28, 2023). "Giants draft Maryland CB Deonte Banks with 24th pick". Giants.com. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- ^ "Giants defense stifles Commanders, makes late stand to end 4-game skid in 14-7 win". ESPN.com. October 22, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ "Giants edge Patriots and their woeful quarterbacks 10–7, aided by late missed field goal". ESPN.com. November 26, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved February 9, 2024.