During the 2024 season, Kelvin Banks Jr. has seen his stock rise as the Longhorns’ offense has thrived. Due to his play, the Humble, Texas native has become a popular name in mock NFL drafts. On Wednesday, Banks continued receiving national attention when he won the SEC Jacobs Blocking Trophy, annually awarded to the league’s most outstanding blocker.
Over the last three years, Banks has started 39 games. He was a key member of the Texas offensive line that was recently tabbed a finalist for the Joe Moore Award. During the 2024 campaign, he has added to his trophy case with various weekly honors. Those awards include Outland Trophy’s National Player of the Week on Oct. 15, and SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week twice.
With Banks leading the way, the Longhorns rank 13th in passing offense, 15th in team passing efficiency, and 16th in completion percentage. They have also rushed for over 100 yards in 10 of 12 games, averaging 33.6 points per game.
That winning moment.
Kelvin Banks Jr. is your 2024 Lombardi Award winner 🤘@Kelvinbanksjr12 x @lombardi_award pic.twitter.com/eRxTG8fMVV
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 12, 2024
While Banks’ latest recognition comes as no surprise, he has etched himself into the history books. He is the first Longhorns player to win the SEC blocking award. As the Longhorns look to make a deep playoff run, they will need Banks to build on his recent play.
Regardless of how the season plays out, Banks is making his last few weeks of the 2024 campaign a time he will never forget.