Yamarus Kenyon Banks Jr. (born March 19, 2002) is an American football safety for the

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. He previously played for the South Alabama Jaguars.

Early life and high school

Banks grew up in

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and attended Ridgeland High School where he lettered in football and baseball. Coming out of high school, Banks decided to commit to play

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for the South Alabama Jaguars.

College career

South Alabama

In Banks first season in 2020 he notched two tackles. During the 2021 season, Banks recorded 49 tackles, with four and a half going for a loss, two pass deflections, and two forced fumbles. In week four of the 2022 season, Banks had a breakout game against Louisiana Tech, where he recovered a fumble, broke up three passes, and intercepeted two pass, which he returned one for a touchdown. In the 2022 season, Banks made 50 tackles, 11 pass deflections, six interceptions and a touchdown. For his performance on the 2022 season, Banks was named first team all Sun-Belt. During the 2023 season, Banks notched 46 tackles with five and a half being for a loss, four pass deflections, and an interception. For his performance on the 2023 season, Banks was named third team all Sun-Belt. After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Banks decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Banks finished his career at South Alabama with 146 tackles, two and a half sacks, seven interceptions, 16 pass deflections, and three forced fumbles.

Ole Miss

Bankes decided to transfer to play for the

References

External links

South Alabama Jaguars bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Banks, Yam 2002 births Living people Players of American football from Jackson, Mississippi American football safeties South Alabama Jaguars football players Ole Miss Rebels football players