Five-star OT Kelvin Banks
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— Kelvin Banks Jr🎸 (@Kelvinbanksjr12) July 4, 2021
What 247Sports says
Mario Cristobal and Oregon secured a commitment from Humble (Texas) Shadow Creek offensive lineman Kelvin Banks back in July, beating Texas and plenty of others in the process. While Banks hasn’t done anything to suggest that he’s wavering on his commitment to the Ducks, the Longhorns are gunning for a flip and there’s some smoke out there that Banks hasn’t completely shut the door on the folks in Austin.
If Banks were to visit Texas, it would signal that Steve Sarkisian & Co. are very much alive and have a chance to sign the blue-chip tackle. This battle, however, might ultimately be played out behind closed doors once in-home visits start in late December. Banks is a big-bodied lineman that is viewed by most scouts as a potential multi-year starter for a College Football Playoff contender.
What Longhorns Wire says
It’s been well documented on this website how badly Texas not only needs bodies at offensive tackle but elite, highly rated prospects. Kelvin Banks has been the name for a while.
After losing out to Oregon on the Fourth of July, it was a crushing loss. Especially with Cameron Williams going the same direction just a few days earlier. As we fade into the winter months, there seems to be a sense of hope Banks may be interested in coming back to the hometown team.
247Sports said in-home visits may be where the recruitment can be won. Throwing the kitchen sink with a mix of Steve Sarkisian and Kyle Flood may be the best strategy. If Jeff Banks needs to get involved as well, he can do nothing but help. Getting him to Austin for the Kansas matchup would be a hugely positive sign.