PLAYER ANALYSIS
Compact and twitchy, Banks is an inside linebacker with explosive athletic traits but uneven execution. He can trigger instantly from his perch and has plus range from sideline to sideline. However, he plays with too much wasted movement when diagnosing and flowing to the football. He does an excellent job of slipping blocks without sacrificing gap leverage and is a wrap-up tackler. He can get hung up on take-ons and will void zone coverages at inopportune times, though. Inconsistency is an issue but his explosiveness and special-teams potential give him a chance to make a roster.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst