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Kelvin Banks Jr.'s latest training camp highlight shows why Saints were smart to pick him in first round of 2025 NFL draft
The 2025 NFL Draft is an important one for the New Orleans Saints. They took a risk on quarterback Tyler Shough in round two, hoping he can be a long-term answer at the position.
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.
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.
The 'No. 3 overall NFL draft picks since 2000' quiz
How many of the No. 3 overall picks since the 2000 NFL Draft can you name in five minutes?
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.
25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2025 college football season
Every year has its own set of storylines, and we are here to highlight 25 of them. From Austin to Happy Valley and from Los Angeles to Chapel Hill. What are we looking forward to in 2025?
NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / May 21
Saints Predicted To Make This Crucial Position Decision For 1st-Round Pick
Offensive linemen can be tricky to project to the NFL, especially at the left tackle position. The New Orleans Saints came into the offseason with a projected opening at left tackle, and took a player in the first round--Kelvin Banks Jr.
New Orleans Saints Make Major Kelvin Banks Jr. Announcement
The New Orleans Saints have officially locked in their newest cornerstone on the offensive line. According to multiple reports, the Saints have signed first-round pick Kelvin Banks Jr.
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.
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
Three burning questions for 2025 Saints
It's a time of fresh beginnings for the Saints.
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.
Saints' First Round Draft Pick Receiving Unnecessary Criticism
The New Orleans Saints shockingly used the No. 9 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to select Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. New Orleans was previously connected to prospects like Shedeur Sanders, Jalon Walker, and Mykel Williams with this pick, but they shocked everybody and selected Banks.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 28
Raiders eyed this player if Ashton Jeanty was off board
If Jeanty became the first top-five RB pick since Saquon Barkley, however, the Raiders are believed to have been ready to pivot to their offensive line.
Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks linked to Seahawks as first-round fit in NFL draft
Only the New England Patriots’ offensive front ranked lower than the Seattle Seahawks’ line in 2024, via the staff at Pro Football Focus. The main issue for Mike Macdonald’s blockers was the interior, and general manager John Schneider has done little free agency to address the issues.
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 24
NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Chiefs' first-round pick at No. 31
A look at options for the Chiefs with pick No. 31.
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.
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
Texas Star LT Kelvin Banks Injured as Longhorns Hold Lead Over Arizona State
After getting out to a quick 17-3 lead over Arizona State in the Peach Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal, the scoring has slowed down for the Texas Longhorns.
College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 6
Kelvin Banks Remains Questionable on Friday SEC Championship Injury Report
ATLANTA - The Texas Longhorns are still hopeful that star left tackle Kelvin Banks will be available vs. the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC Championship Game on Saturday.
College Football News / Yardbarker / July 12, 2024
Three 2025 NFL Draft prospects to watch from Texas
Here are the top three Texas prospects to watch ahead of the NFL Draft, which begins on April 24, 2025.
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