Kelvin Banks Jr. - NFL Offensive Tackle

• Full Name: Kelvin Banks Jr.
• Date of Birth: April 22, 2004
• Hometown: Humble, Texas
• High School: Summer Creek High School (Humble, TX)
• College: University of Texas
• NFL Draft: Selected by the New Orleans Saints, 1st Round, Pick #9 in the 2025 NFL Draft
• Position: Offensive Tackle

• Five-star recruit and one of the top offensive linemen nationally coming out of high school in Texas.
• 2022 Season: Earned the starting left tackle job as a true freshman at Texas, an extremely rare feat. Immediately recognized as one of the best young offensive linemen in the country.
• 2023 Season: Started every game at left tackle, earning All-Big 12 First Team honors. Helped Texas to a Big 12 title in their final year before moving to the SEC.
• 2024 Season: Continued his dominance in the SEC, anchoring the Longhorns’ offensive line. Named a Consensus All-American and finalist for the Outland Trophy.
• Declared for the 2025 NFL Draft after three seasons (2022–2024) as a cornerstone of the Texas offense.

• Freshman All-American (2022)
• All-Big 12 First Team (2023)
• Consensus All-American (2024)
• Outland Trophy finalist (2024)
• Team captain and leader of the Texas offensive line

• Drafted by the New Orleans Saints with the #9 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
• One of the first offensive linemen taken in the draft, recognized for his agility, strength, and ability to protect the quarterback’s blind side.
• Expected to serve as a franchise left tackle and immediate starter for the Saints.

• Widely considered one of the best offensive tackle prospects Texas has produced in the last two decades.
• Known for his rare combination of size, quickness, and footwork, often compared to elite NFL blindside protectors.
• Key figure in Texas’ transition from the Big 12 to the SEC, helping stabilize the offensive line against top-tier competition.