NDSU

Transfer from Mercyhurst (Pa.) College ... Contributor on special teams ... 2009 SEASON (JUNIOR): Saw limited action in two games ... Had one tackle at Sam Houston State (9-12-09) ... 2008 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 11 games ... Recorded a career-high three tackles against Central Connecticut State (9-6-08) including a season best two solos and a tackle for loss ... Twice logged a forced fumble, against Southern Illinois (10-4-08) and CCSU ... Part of defense that led NCAA Division I FCS in pass defense, and ranked 3rd in sacks, 5th in total defense and tackles for loss, 19th in scoring defense and 22nd in rush defense ... 2007 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season due to NCAA transfer rules ... 2006 SEASON (Mercyhurst): Finished with 33 tackles including 1.5 tackles for loss, and one interception at Mercyhurst  ... Added one pass breakup and one forced fumble ... Recorded a season-high four tackles against Ashland ... Picked off a pass vs. Gannon and returned 36 yards to seal a victory  HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of Thornwood High School in South Holland, Ill. ... First team all-conference selection at cornerback for head coach Dennis Gutowski ... Credited with 72 tackles, a pair of interceptions ... Averaged 24.5 yards per kickoff return and 15.3 yards per punt return ... Also ran track ... PERSONAL:  Son of Ray and Izola Banks of Harvey, Ill. ... Has four sisters, Charla Jordon, Monique Williams, Rachael Banks, Pamela Banks ... Majoring in sports management with a minor in communication.

Banks’ Career Bests

Solo Tackles: 2 vs. Central Connecticut State, 9-6-008

Assisted Tackles: 2 vs. Austin Peay, 8-28-08

Tackles: 3 vs. Central Connecticut State, 9-6-08

Tackles For Loss: 1 vs. Central Connecticut State, 9-6-08

Forced Fumbles: 1 vs. Southern Illinois, 10-4-08; vs. Central Connecticut State, 9-6-08