The play of left tackle Kelvin Banks has been a primary reason Texas’ offensive line has made massive strides this season.
Kyle Flood’s unit struggled heavily last season, oftentimes labeled the biggest weakness on the team. The Longhorns targeted offensive lineman heavily throughout the 2022 recruiting cycle and proceeded to land the top offensive line haul in the country.
Texas has started two true freshman along the offensive line this season in Cole Hutson and Kelvin Banks. The duo has oftentimes looked like seasoned veterans and have held their own against some of the top pass rushers in the country.
Banks was recently named to 247Sports’ midseason true freshman All-American team. Here’s what Chris Hummer had to say about Texas’ star left tackle.
A Day 1 starter for the Longhorns, Banks has excelled from the jump. His PFF pass blocking grade of 83.5 is among the top 20 nationally among all offensive tackles. Banks has faced two All-American EDGE rushers this season – Will Anderson, Will McDonald – and did not allow a sack in either game. He’s surrendered just one sack this season.
The Longhorns will need Banks to continue his dominant play as they look to reach the Big 12 championship game.
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