Yam Banks
| Ole Miss Rebels – No. 16 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Safety |
| Class | Senior |
| Major | Sports Management and Recreation Studies |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 19, 2002 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| Bowl games | |
| High school | Ridgeland (Ridgeland, Mississippi) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Yamarus Kenyon Banks Jr. (born March 19, 2002) is an American college football safety for the Ole Miss Rebels. He previously played for the South Alabama Jaguars.
Early life
[edit]Banks grew up in Ridgeland, Mississippi and attended Ridgeland High School where he lettered in football and baseball. Coming out of high school, Banks decided to commit to play college football for the South Alabama Jaguars.[1][2]
College career
[edit]South Alabama
[edit]In Banks first season in 2020 he notched two tackles.[3] During the 2021 season, Banks recorded 49 tackles, with four and a half going for a loss, two pass deflections, and two forced fumbles.[4] 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.[5] In the 2022 season, Banks made 50 tackles, 11 pass deflections, six interceptions and a touchdown.[6] For his performance on the 2022 season, Banks was named first team all Sun-Belt.[7] During the 2023 season, Banks notched 46 tackles with five and a half being for a loss, four pass deflections, and an interception.[8] For his performance on the 2023 season, Banks was named third team all Sun-Belt.[9] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Banks decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[10][11]
Banks finished his career at South Alabama with 146 tackles, two and a half sacks, seven interceptions, 16 pass deflections, and three forced fumbles.[12]
Ole Miss
[edit]Banks decided to transfer to play for the Ole Miss Rebels.[13][14]
References
[edit]- ^ Mongrue, Trey (December 19, 2019). "Ridgeland's Banks picks South Alabama". WLBT.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ Gillespie, John Macon (January 14, 2024). "Ole Miss Gains Commitment From South Alabama Transfer Yam Banks". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ "Yamarus Bank 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ Peterson, Derek (January 14, 2024). "Ole Miss lands transfer commitment from standout Group of Five defensive back". Saturday Down South. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ Stephenson, Creg (October 12, 2022). "Meet Yam Banks, the constant presence in South Alabama's 'Swarm D'". AL.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ Grubbs, Grant (January 14, 2024). "South Alabama transfer DB Yam Banks commits to Ole Miss". On3.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ Stephenson, Creg (August 7, 2023). "South Alabama has wealth of talent, experience at safety in 2023". AL.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ Londergan, Joe (January 14, 2024). "South Alabama DB Yam Banks Commits To Ole Miss". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ Eckert, David (January 14, 2024). "Ole Miss football, Lane Kiffin land transfer portal DB Yam Banks". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ Heim, Mark (January 2, 2024). "South Alabama's Yam Banks enters transfer portal". AL.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ Deen, Derrick (January 5, 2024). "South Alabama DB Yam Banks Enters Transfer Portal". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ Busby, Garrett (January 15, 2024). "Ridgeland native, all-conference defensive back commits to Ole Miss football". WLBT.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ Fawcett, Haynes (January 14, 2024). "Former South Alabama Safety Yam Banks commits to Ole Miss". On3.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ Stephenson, Creg (January 14, 2024). "Former South Alabama safety Yam Banks headed to SEC school". AL.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.