2025 NFL Scouting Report: Kelvin Banks Jr.

Prospect Summary:

Banks has been a mainstay for the Longhorns, starting all 42 games he has played since coming to Austin. As a freshman in 2022, Banks broke into the lineup, starting at left tackle for the Longhorns. Over the past couple of seasons, Banks was a rock-solid edge protector for Quinn Ewers. Banks started at left tackle for the Longhorns in 2023 and had a strong season. He played well against a lot of future pro competitors, and Banks stayed consistent in 2024. Banks dealt with an ankle injury but came back to play when he could have shut it down before entering the NFL.

For the NFL, Banks is an athletic edge protector who has natural talent to protect the quarterback. What stands out about Banks the most are his quickness and athleticism. Banks is light on his feet to swiftly get depth in his drop to neutralize speed rushers around the corner. With his agility and smooth movement, Banks is adept at cutting off the corner from speed rushers. Banks tangles up defenders well and blocks through the whistle. Banks could stand to improve his anchor and strength to handle NFL power rushers.

In the ground game, Banks is impressive in space. He is very quick and agile to get out to the perimeter for blocks on stretch runs or screens. Banks also shows speed, firing to the second level and hitting blocks in space. While Banks is not overpowering at the point of attack, he can tie up and scrap defenders to keep them from getting to the ball carrier. As a pro, Banks would fit best in a zone-blocking scheme.

Some team sources feel that Banks would be a better guard than tackle in the NFL, but they think he could start out at tackle, and if that does not go well, he could kick inside. They feel he is a reasonably safe pick to turn into a solid starter. In the 2025 NFL Draft, Banks could be a first-round pick.