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. He committed to play college football for the South Alabama Jaguars.[1]
College career
[edit]South Alabama
[edit]Banks notched two tackles as a freshman in 2020.[2] In 2021, he recorded 49 tackles, with four and a half going for a loss, two pass deflections, and two forced fumbles.[3] 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 intercepted two pass, which he returned one for a touchdown.[4] In the 2022 season, he made 50 tackles, 11 pass deflections, six interceptions and a touchdown,[5] earning first-team all-Sun Belt Conference honors.[6] In 2023, Banks notched 46 tackles with five and a half being for a loss, four pass deflections, and an interception,[7] earning third-team all-Sun Belt honors.[8] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Banks entered the NCAA transfer portal.[9]
Banks finished his career at South Alabama with 146 tackles, two and a half sacks, seven interceptions, 16 pass deflections, and three forced fumbles.[10]
Ole Miss
[edit]Banks transferred to play for the Ole Miss Rebels.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ Mongrue, Trey (December 19, 2019). "Ridgeland's Banks picks South Alabama". WLBT.com. 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.
- ^ Busby, Garrett (January 15, 2024). "Ridgeland native, all-conference defensive back commits to Ole Miss football". WLBT.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.