Texas LT Kelvin Banks is best recruiting pitch for OL coach Kyle Flood

There’s no better place for a freshman lineman than with Kyle Flood at Texas.

There is no better recruiting pitch for offensive line coach Kyle Flood than simply stating two words: Kelvin Banks.

The Texas left tackle has become one of the most integral and best players on the roster after one season on the team. At his worst, Banks has been an effective pass blocker. At his best, he’s been elite.

Pro Football Focus put into perspective just how dominant the second-year tackle was last season. In 456 pass blocking snaps, Banks allowed just one quarterback hit. We’re not talking about sacks. We’re talking about the player lined up across from Kelvin simply getting to the quarterback.

The recruiting pitch for Kyle Flood to this year’s recruiting class of linemen is fairly straightforward: If you’re truly an elite tackle like Kelvin Banks, we’ll find a way to fast track you to stardom.

Banks is set to compete for an All-American nomination as a sophomore and work toward becoming a Top 10 pick in the NFL Draft after his junior season. Should he do that, the Longhorns should be set up for recruiting success for years to come.