Get to know Kelvin Banks Jr., offensive tackle from Texas, who was selected by the Saints with the ninth pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Award Sweep
Banks Jr. won the 2024 Lombardi Award as the nation's top offensive lineman, the 2024 Outland Trophy, and shared the Jacobs Blocking Trophy with LSU's offensive tackle Will Campbell as the best offensive lineman in the SEC during his junior season with the Longhorns.
Instant Starter
Banks Jr. started all 42 games at left tackle over three seasons at Texas.
Elite Protection
The 6-foot-5, 315-pound lineman allowed only four sacks in 1,477 career pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.
High School Honors
The Humble, Texas native was rated a five-star recruit and a Top 10 national prospect out of Summer Creek High School.
Off the Field
Banks Jr. runs a popular “Austin BBQ Tour” series on Instagram.
Kelvin Banks Jr. | College Stats (Offensive Line)
| Year | GP | GS | Sacks Allowed | Pass Block Snaps |
| 2022 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 434 |
| 2023 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 528 |
| 2024 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 515 |
| Totals | 42 | 42 | 4 | 1,477 |
