Texas’ Kelvin Banks is a freight train. He’s simultaneously a brick wall. He is the most interesting left tackle in college football.
Bleacher Report gave credence to that notion listing Banks as the best sophomore offensive lineman in college football. That’s high praise, but certainly well earned.
Here’s what Bleacher Report’s Morgan Moriarty had to say about arguably the best player on the Texas roster.
By the end of last season, Banks held the longest streak among Power Five offensive tackles without allowing a quarterback pressure, per Hook’em Headlines. He also finished sixth among Power Five offensive tackles with a 3.5 percent pressure rate allowed on true passing plays, according to Pro Football Focus.
The loss of Bijan Robinson means Texas will likely need more from its passing game in 2023. According to Moriarty, that might not be a problem. Moriarty writes, “With Banks leading the pass protection, there’s no question that the Longhorns’ passing attack should be elevated in 2023.”
There’s still plenty of time left in what could be an illustrious college career for Banks. Even so, he presently looks like a future Top 10 pick in the NFL Draft.
Here’s a look at the Bleacher Report’s complete list of impact sophomores.