Kelvin Banks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 12

Saints Top Star Facing Toughest Battle Of Young NFL Career

The New Orleans Saints took a huge risk on Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. at the top of the first round in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Saints opted for Banks over some top defensive players.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 2

Saints Top Rookie Turning Heads As Potential Franchise Cornerstone

The New Orleans Saints came into the offseason with one of the worst rosters in football. While they have added to their roster, they haven't been able to create a Super Bowl contender yet.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / July 16

New Orleans Saints Draft Pick Named Team's Top Offseason Addition

The New Orleans Saints' first-round pick is already receiving praise. Pro Football Focus posted a list of each team's best offseason addition, naming ninth overall pick Kelvin Banks Jr.

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Saints Insider Gives Latest On Rookie Kelvin Banks Jr.

The New Orleans Saints landed one of the highest-rated offensive line prospects in the 2025 National Football League Draft. New Orleans used the No. 9 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to invest in offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / June 23

Saints Made Great Move, Have Top 'Breakout Candidate'

The New Orleans Saints surprised some people by selecting offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. with the No. 9 pick in the 2025 National Football League Draft.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / June 20

Report: Texas Longhorns OT Reaches Freak Speeds in Summer Workouts

The Texas Longhorns just had their first offensive lineman taken in the first round of the NFL Draft since 2002. Left tackle Kelvin Banks broke the first-round drought for Texas offensive linemen, and now the question becomes who will be the next?

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / June 3

Texas Longhorns Predicted to Land Highly-Ranked 2026 Offensive Tackle

Fresh off having Kelvin Banks Jr., a former five-star in-state prospect, be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, the Texas Longhorns could be setting up to create a similar success story.

Texas Longhorns News / Pro Football Rumors / May 23

Saints’ Trevor Penning taking snaps at left guard

Trevor Penning spent his first two NFL seasons at left tackle, but the Saints moved him to right tackle last year. The former first-rounder appears to be on course for another position change in 2025.

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Texas Longhorns News / Pro Football Rumors / May 9

Saints sign first-round OT, five other draft picks

Many have put pen to paper over the past two days, and the Saints now have their top draftee under contract.

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College Football News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 9

Saints Sign First-Round OT Kelvin Banks Jr. & Five Other Draft Picks

The New Orleans Saints have signed first-round OT Kelvin Banks Jr. to a rookie contract. This leaves New Orleans with three remaining unsigned picks from the 2025 NFL Draft. Banks, 21, was a five-star recruit, the third-ranked offensive tackle and the No.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 11

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / May 4

Saints 'Best Pick' May Not Be Who You Expect

The New Orleans Saints just took a potential quarterback of the future in the 2025 National Football League Draft in Tyler Shough. While this is the case, he isn't the only big addition the team made.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 28

Raiders eyed this player if Ashton Jeanty was off board

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College Football News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 21

Texas OT Kelvin Banks Visited Three Other Teams, Six In Total

According to Aaron Wilson, Texas OT Kelvin Banks also took official 30 visits with the Panthers, Patriots and Raiders. That brings the total number of

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / April 21

The Draft is the Happiest Time of Year: 49ers Wish List

My favorite day of the year is probably Christmas (at my age, it isn't my birthday anymore—I'd rather people walk up to me randomly, give me presents, and tell me how great I am).

College Football News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 17

Texas OT Kelvin Banks Visited Three Teams

Texas OT Kelvin Banks has visited three teams in the pre-draft process. Per our 2025 NFL Draft Visit Tracker, Banks has taken visits with: 49ers (Matt Barrows) Cardinals (Ian Rapoport) Cowboys (Todd Archer) It’s worth noting Banks will not count towards Dallas’ “30” visits as he will be considered a local visit since he’s from Texas.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 8

NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Cardinals' first-round pick at No. 16

The 2025 NFL Draft is now 16 days away and for the fourth time in franchise history, the Arizona Cardinals own the 16th pick. This year, they’ve been linked to these players in various mock drafts.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / March 24

NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Chiefs' first-round pick at No. 31

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College Football News / The 33rd Team / March 3

2025 NFL Combine: 5 Prospects Who Made The Most Money At This Year's Event

There were a lot of prospects who helped their draft stock at the 2025 NFL Combine. The week-long event in Indianapolis featured some head-turning athletic testing results from players at multiple positions.

College Football News / Field Level Media / January 12

Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr. declares for NFL draft

Texas left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. declared for the 2025 NFL Draft on Sunday. The junior won the Outland Trophy and the Lombardi Award this year. The Outland is given to the best interior lineman -- offense or defense -- in college football, and the Lombardi Award is given to the best offensive or defensive lineman.

Texas Longhorns News / Pro Football Rumors / January 12

Texas OL Kelvin Banks Jr. declares for draft

With a lack of other top options, Banks is projected as a first-rounder and likely a top-10 pick.

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Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 11

Texas Longhorns OT Kelvin Banks Says 'No' NFL Draft Decision Has Been Made

The Texas Longhorns once again fell agonizingly close to making their first appearance in the national championship in over a decade. It was the last time for many of those players on the field, who suffered another heartbreak, to put on the burnt orange and white.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 1