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Buccaneers pick CB Johnathan Banks at No. 43
TAMPA, Fla. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue to build at cornerback.
Five days after trading for Darrelle Revis, the Bucs took former Mississippi State cornerback Johnthan Banks as the 43rd overall pick on Friday. A 6-foot-2, 185-pound Maben, Miss., native, Banks had 221 tackles with 16 interceptions and four sacks in his college career. He also produced four forced fumbles and...
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Johnthan Banks’ Big Frame, Versatility Make Him Logical Fit in Patriots’ Secondary
In his first season at Mississippi State, Johnthan Banks played primarily at safety, which is what he was recruited for out of high school. As the tall, physical defender makes yet another jump — this time to the NFL — he may be moving back to his more natural fit.
Banks spent the past three seasons playing at a premier level as a cornerback in the SEC, even being recognized...
Eagles 2013 Draft Prospect: Mississippi State Cornerback Johnthan Banks
The Eagles need help in the secondary. There’s no denying that. Whether it be the corner or safety position, there is room for improvement. They definitely need to use the draft to help themselves out. An option they may have in the second round to strengthen the cornerback position is Mississippi State product Johnthan Banks.
Although Banks was recruited as a safety, he only...
Johnthan Banks Says He Can Cover ‘Megatron’ Calvin Johnson After Running 4.61 40-Yard Dash at NFL Combine
As an NFL cornerback, confidence is part of the game, but NFL draft prospect Johnthan Banks may be getting ahead of himself.
The Mississippi State product says he can cover the NFL’s best wide receiver, Calvin Johnson. Banks was considered a first-round prospect until he ran a 4.61 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine.
“I think I can play against anybody. I can own anybody...
Banks receives Thorpe Award
Johnthan Banks always appreciated that Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen offered an opportunity to a scrawny, 150-pound kid from a small town and a hard-to-find school. He certainly is making the most of it.
Banks was presented the Thorpe Award on Tuesday as college football's best defensive back. He finished last season with four interceptions, running his career total to...
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February 05, 2013
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Mississippi State's Banks receives Thorpe Award
Johnthan Banks always appreciated that Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen offered an opportunity to a scrawny, 150-pound kid from a small town and a hard-to-find school. He certainly is making the most of it.
Banks was presented the Thorpe Award in Oklahoma City on Tuesday as college football's best defensive back. He finished last season with four interceptions, running his...
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February 05, 2013
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Mississippi St. player's acrobatic interception
It’s safe to say that through four weeks of college football, we as fans have seen some truly spectacular plays. From Ohio State’s opening touchdown of the 2012 campaign to Kiehl Frazier’s Hail Mary pass against UL-Monroe, it’s been an action packed September so far, with only more great football to come. But as great as those plays were, they pale in comparison to what...
FSNext-TV: Johnthan Banks Sept 8th Interview
FSNext-TV: Mississippi State senior defensive back Johnthan Banks talks about MSU's dominating 28-10 victory over Auburn.
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September 08, 2012
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Mississippi State's cornerbacks form strong duo
Johnthan Banks has the sheer talent. Corey Broomfield has the smarts.
Together, they form the nucleus of a defensive backfield that's expected to give Mississippi State a chance to contend in the Southeastern Conference Western Division.
Banks is one of the most successful defensive backs in Mississippi State's history, coming off a season with 71 tackles, including eight...
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August 07, 2012
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Banks, Bumphis Make Hornung Watch List
Add two more Bulldog names to the already-long list of Mississippi State players nominated to major national award/trophy watch lists. Seniors Johnthan Banks and Chad Bumphis are part of the 49-man listing of nominees for the Paul Hornung Award, as announced today by the Louisville Sports Commission.
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August 02, 2012
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