Longhorns lineman graded as best pass blocker by PFF

As the Longhorns offense has been hard to stop, Banks has been at the center of their success

During the 2024 campaign, Longhorns offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. has been one of the best players at his position. The Summer Creek High School product is projected to be a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft by many mock drafts, and his value is only rising. On Wednesday, PFF College graded Banks as the best pass blocker in the nation.

As the Longhorns offense has been hard to stop, Banks has been at the center of their success. The talented junior has been a model of consistency since making his Longhorns debut three years ago. He has appeared in 34 games and helped put Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning in a position to succeed.

Additionally, Banks has continued to add to his trophy case this year. The Longhorns star has been named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week twice and the Outland Trophy National Player of the Week once. His excellent play was reflected in his 91.4 rating from PFF.

Over the next few weeks, the Longhorns will need Banks at his best. One of the reasons they have been one of the best teams in the country is the offense.  With Banks opening up space for his teammates, Texas has only lost one game and put points on the board in a hurry. As a result they are poised to make a deep playoff run.

With wins at a premium, Banks should continue to see national recognition, which could push his rating even higher. That would come as no surprise for the Longhorns, as Banks has already proven he is one of the best at his position.