#13 Johnthan Banks, CB Miss State

Jbanks #13 Johnthan Banks, CB Miss State

 HT:     6-1               WT:     185

YR:     SR              Pos:     CB

 

Notables

  • 2011 Semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award
  • 2011 – 8 TFL, 3 Sacks, 3 FF, 9 PBU, 5 Ints
  • 2012 Preseason 1st Team All-American (Athlon) & 2nd Team All-American (Phil-Steele)
  • 32 Career Starts before the start of 2012

Pros

  • Good height and length for a corner
  • Great footwork, very smooth and quick coming out of breaks
  • Comfortable in most coverages, although he may have problems in press man in the NFL
  • Knows how to use his hands effectively in coverage
  • A knack for making plays on the ball when he is being thrown at
  • Good pad level and knee bend when transitioning out of breaks
  • Technique is refined
  • When passes are completed on him he brings receivers down quickly not allowing much YAC
  • Played some safety in the past
  • Fierce competitor who steps up when needed
  • Can return kicks

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