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Deonte Banks

Headshot of Deonte Banks
Position: DB
Jersey #: 2
Date of Birth: April 3, 2001
Height / Weight: 6'2" / 200 lbs
College: Maryland
Drafted: Round , Pick 24 in 2023 by NYG
First Team: NYG (2023)
Last Team: NYG (2026)

Career Summary

Maryland defensive back.

Deonte Banks played in Maryland's secondary, making eight starts as a freshman in 2019 and returning from an injury-shortened 2021 season.

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High School

Football and track background.

Banks earned All-Harford County football honors before attending Maryland. He also competed in track and field in high school.

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College Career

Return to the secondary.

Banks recorded 28 tackles and an interception in 11 games in 2019. A season-ending injury limited him to two games in 2021. In 2022, he totaled 38 tackles, eight pass breakups, an interception and half a sack. He also blocked an extra point against Ohio State.

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29875, 00-0039000, 2001-04-03, Deonte Banks, Deonte, Banks

MFT PLAYER RANKINGS

Current player ranking

#169Defensive Backs

MFT Score: 63.9

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