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Deonte Banks
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Banks with Maryland in 2022
No. 2 – New York Giants
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2001-03-03) March 3, 2001 (age 24)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Edgewood (Edgewood, Maryland)
College:Maryland (2019–2022)
NFL draft:2023: 1st round, 24th pick
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2024
Total tackles:116
Forced fumbles:1
Pass deflections:23
Interceptions:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Deonte Banks (born March 3, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins and was selected by the Giants in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Early years

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Banks was born on March 3, in Baltimore, Maryland.[1] He attended Edgewood High School before playing college football for the Maryland Terrapins at the University of Maryland, College Park. Banks also briefly attended Saint Frances Academy in high school, but ended up transferring out, for unknown reasons.[2] As a freshman, he recorded 28 tackles, an interception, and 2 pass breakups. Maryland only played 5 games in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with Banks recording 11 tackles and a pass breakup. In 2021, Banks suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in the second game.[3] In 2022, he had 26 tackles, an interception, 8 pass breakups, and a blocked extra point.[4] Banks declared for the 2023 NFL draft following the season and participated in the NFL Combine.[5][6]

Professional career

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Pre-draft

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Pro Football Focus listed Bankd as the third best cornerback prospect (18th overall) on their big board.[7] NFL.com media analyst Daniel Jeremiah and ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. had Banks ranked as the fourth best cornerback in the draft.[8] Scouts Inc. listed Banks as the fifth best cornerback (27th overall) on their big board.[9] Cory Giddings of Bleacher Report had him ranked fifth amongst all cornerbacks (36th overall) available in the draft.[10] Dane Brugler of the Athletic ranked Banks as the fifth best cornerback available in the draft.[8] NFL draft analysts projected him to be selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

External videos
video icon NFL Combine Workout: Deonte Banks
video icon Deonte Banks runs 4.35s 40-yard dash
video icon 2023 Prospect Profile: Deonte Banks
Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m) 		197 lb
(89 kg) 		31+3⁄8 in
(0.80 m) 		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.31 s 1.41 s 2.47 s 42.5 in
(1.08 m)		 11 ft 4 in
(3.45 m)
All values from the NFL Combine[11]

2023

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The New York Giants selected Banks in the first round (24th overall) of the 2023 NFL draft. The New York Giants orchestrated a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars in order to secure the selection of Banks and agreed to send their 2023 first-round (25th overall), fifth-round (160th overall), and sixth-round (240th overall) selections essentially to move one spot up to select Banks with the 24th overall pick.[12] He was the fourth cornerback drafted and the first of two cornerbacks drafted by the Giants in 2023, along with sixth-round pick (209th overall) Tre Hawkins III.

External videos
video icon Giants select Deonte Banks No. 24
video icon Post-Draft Interview: Deonte Banks

On May 18, 2023, the New York Giants signed Banks to a four–year, $13.59 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $6.87 million and is fully guaranteed upon signing.[13]

He entered training camp as the projected No. 2 starting cornerback under defensive coordinator Don Martindale, replacing Aaron Robinson, who remained on the PUP list due to an injury in 2022. Head coach Brian Daboll named him a starting cornerback to begin the regular season, pairing him with Adoree Jackson. Throughout training camp, Banks wore No. 36 and No. 37 as his college number, No. 3, was unavailable and already being worn by veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard. Following the preseason, Banks officially chose to wear No. 25 to begin his rookie season, after it became available after Rodarius Williams was cut during camp.[14]

On September 10, 2023, Banks made his professional regular season debut and earned his first career start in the New York Giants' home-opener against the Dallas Cowboys and recorded one tackle and set a season-high with two pass deflections as they lost 0–40. On October 22, 2023, Banks recorded seven combined tackles (five solo), made one pass deflection, and made his first career interception off a pass attempt thrown by Sam Howell to wide receiver Jahan Dotson as the Giants defeated the Washington Commanders 14–7.[15] In Week 12, he made four combined tackles (three solo), one pass deflection, and had his second interception of the season on a pass by Mac Jones to wide receiver Demario Douglas during a 10–7 victory against the New England Patriots.[16] In Week 14, he set a new season-high with 12 combined tackles (nine solo) and broke up a pass as the Giants defeated the Green Bay Packers 24–22. On December 25, 2023, Banks recorded six solo tackles before exiting during the third quarter of a 25–33 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles after injuring his shoulder.[17] He was subsequently inactive for the last two games (Weeks 17–18) of the season.[18] He finished his rookie season in 2023 with a total of 64 combined tackles (53 solo), 11 passes defended, and made two interceptions in 15 games and 15 starts.[19] He received an overall grade of 51.4 from Pro Football Focus as a rookie in 2023.[20]

2024

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On February 6, 2024, the New York Giants announced the hiring of Shane Bowen as their new defensive coordinator after they agreed to mutually part ways with Don Martindale.[21] On February 9, 2024, Banks posted a picture of him wearing a Giants' jersey with No. 3 on Instagram, signifying his decision to switch after No. 3 became available after Sterling Shepard departed in free agency. He wore No. 3 during his collegiate career.[22] He entered training camp slated as the No. 1 starting cornerback. Head coach Brian Daboll named him a starting cornerback to begin the season and paired him with Cordale Flott.[23]

In Week 5, Banks recorded six combined tackles (two solo) and set a new career-high with three pass deflections during a 29–20 victory at the Seattle Seahawks.[24] On November 24, 2024, Banks set a season-high with six combined tackles (five solo) and made one pass deflection as the Giants lost 7–30 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He would be inactive for three consecutive games (13–15) after he suffered an injury to his ribs.[25] He finished the 2024 NFL season with a total of 52 combined tackles (39 solo) and made 12 pass deflections in 14 games and 14 starts.[26] He received an overall grade of 50.9 from Pro Football Focus, which ranked 182nd amongst 222 qualifying cornerbacks in 2024.[27]

2025

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On April 2, 2025, the New York Giants announced changes in jersey numbers, with Banks changing his jersey number for a third consecutive season, going from his college No. 3 to No. 2 in order to accommodate newly acquired free agent quarterback Russell Wilson who had only work No. 3 throughout his 13-year career. Wilson released a statement on Instagram thanking Banks for agreeing to the change.[28]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck PD Int Yds Avg Lng TD FF FR
2023 NYG 15 15 64 53 11 0.0 11 2 6 3.0 6 0 0 0
2024 NYG 14 14 52 39 13 0.0 12 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0
Career 29 29 116 92 24 0.0 23 2 6 3.0 6 0 1 0

References

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  1. ^ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2023 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 249. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  2. ^ "Deonte Banks, New York Giants, Cornerback". 247sports.com. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  3. ^ Ferguson, Noah (October 19, 2022). "Deonte Banks has returned in full force to Maryland football following long injury layoff". The Diamondback. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  4. ^ "Deonte Banks - Football". University of Maryland Athletics. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  5. ^ Iacovacci, Jonathan (December 6, 2022). "Deonte Banks declares for NFL Draft, opts out of Terps' bowl game". Testudo Times. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  6. ^ "Seven Terps Invited to NFL Scouting Combine". UMTerps.com. January 27, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  7. ^ "2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Cornerbacks". PFF. April 24, 2023. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  8. ^ a b Craig Peters (April 26, 2023). "2023 NFL Draft Prospects for Vikings: Cornerbacks & Safeties". Vikings.com. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  9. ^ "2023 NFL draft rankings: Scouts Inc.'s full board, grades". ESPN.com. April 26, 2023. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  10. ^ Cory Giddings (April 25, 2023). "Deonte Banks NFL Draft 2023: Scouting Report for Maryland CB". BleacherReport.com. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  11. ^ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Deonte Banks Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  12. ^ Eisen, Michael (April 28, 2023). "Giants draft Maryland CB Deonte Banks with 24th pick". Giants.com. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  13. ^ "Spotrac.com: Deonte Banks contract". Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  14. ^ Henry, Tyler (August 31, 2023). "Jersey number shuffle: 5 Giants get new digits". Giants Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  15. ^ "Giants defense stifles Commanders, makes late stand to end 4-game skid in 14-7 win". ESPN.com. Associated Press. October 22, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  16. ^ "Giants edge Patriots and their woeful quarterbacks 10–7, aided by late missed field goal". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 26, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  17. ^ "Deonte Banks Inactive for Giants' Week 17 Game Against Los Angeles Rams". si.com. December 31, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  18. ^ "Pro-Football-Reference: Deonte Banks Game Logs (2023)". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  19. ^ "Deonte Banks 2023 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  20. ^ "Read 'em and weep: The 2023 Giants as seen by PFF". bigblueview.com. January 12, 2024. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  21. ^ "Giants hire Shane Bowen as defensive coordinator". New York Giants. February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  22. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  23. ^ Ed Valentine (September 5, 2024). "New York Giants Unofficial Week 1 Depth Chart". bigblueview.com. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  24. ^ "Pro-Football-Reference: Deonte Banks Game Logs (2024)". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  25. ^ "FoxSports.com: Deonte Banks". foxsports.com. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  26. ^ "Pro-Football-Reference: Deonte Banks Career Overview". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  27. ^ "Pro Football Focus: Deonte Banks". PFF.com. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  28. ^ "Russell Wilson to wear No. 3; Deonte Banks changes to No. 2". Giants.com. April 3, 2025. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
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