Get ready for the 2025 NFL Draft with our spotlight on Kelvin Banks Jr. Get the breakdown on their strengths and weaknesses in our scouting report, understand their potential with our draft profile, and see where experts predict they’ll land.
Kelvin Banks Jr.’s NFL Draft Scouting Report
Kelvin Banks Jr. has all the physical attributes needed to be a high-level starting offensive lineman at the NFL level. He has the athletic traits that scouts drool over at the offensive tackle position. He’s a natural mover with quick feet and impressive short-area explosiveness.
Thanks to his low center of gravity and determined tenacity, he’s capable of driving defenders off the ball. He still stands to improve his hand usage and timing, as premature punches can contribute to lurches and lapses in balance.
Nevertheless, there’s plenty to like with Banks. He’s a former five-star recruit, a team captain, and a translatable talent at both tackle and guard, and his ability to get out in space and finish separates him from most.
Looking for more analysis on prospects? Here’s our offensive tackle scouting reports for the 2025 NFL Draft and all other positions.
Kelvin Banks Jr.’s Latest NFL Draft Projection
PFSN’s Ian Cummings projected Banks to be drafted 21st in his most recent 7-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft.
Cummings said, “Non-QB trades do happen in the NFL Draft, and this is a scenario where one could occur in 2025. Banks has fallen out of the top 20, and the Houston Texans might not want to risk losing a talented local prospect at a position of need to Los Angeles, Green Bay, or Minnesota.
“Houston could use an experienced, traits-rich blocker who projects well at both tackle and guard, and that’s what Banks brings to the table. Leverage maintenance can be an issue at times with his build, but he’s explosive and rangy in space, and a mauler in both phases.”
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Kelvin Banks Jr.’s NFL Draft Profile and Measurements
- Height: 6’4″
- Weight: 320 pounds
- Position: Offensive Tackle
- School: Texas
- Hand: 1038
- Arm: 3348
- Wing: 8438
Where Does Kelvin Banks Jr. Rank Among 2025’s OT Prospects?
Here are the top 10 OT rankings for the 2025 NFL Draft, according to PFSN Draft Analyst Ian Cummings:
10. Emery Jones Jr., LSU
9. Ozzy Trapilo, Boston College
8. Marcus Mbow, Purdue
7. Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon
6. Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona
5. Donovan Jackson, Ohio State
4. Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas
3. Josh Simmons, Ohio State
2. Will Campbell, LSU
1. Armand Membou, Missouri
There’s a chance Kelvin Banks Jr. eventually moves to guard. He doesn’t have elite arm length or hip flexibility — two factors that often usher tackle prospects inside. But there’s nothing forcing a move for Banks, as his tackle tape is good enough to invest in early.
A former five-star recruit, three-year starter, and team captain at Texas, Banks finished his Longhorns career with his best season yet. He’s always been a menace in the run game with his explosiveness, range, and brawling tenacity, but his footwork improved in 2024.
More often, you saw Banks adjust his pass set based on rush angles, and he’s shown he can anchor with his core strength and strong lower body. His hands can still be more consistent, but he can be a vital piece up front in the run game, with pass-game upside.
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