Deonte Banks CB Maryland | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Deonte Banks CB Maryland
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside Man/Press CB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/23/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.35 seconds (93%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.9 DOB: 03/03/2001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside Man/Press CB | |
| Last Updated: 04/23/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.35 seconds (93%*) | |
| Age: 23.9 DOB: 03/03/2001 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 87.4 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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80% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 71.3 | |
| Tackling: |
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96% |
| Run Defense: |
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63% |
| Coverage: |
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80% |
| Zone: |
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75% |
| Man/Press: |
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79% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Late
Overall Rank:
#32
Position rank:
#7
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| College Games: 30 College Snaps: 1492 | ||
ESPN RATING: 79/100
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247 RATING: 86/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 1 - Pick Number: 24 (NYG)
Draft Profile: Bio
Deonte Banks attended Edgewood High School and was rated a 3-star prospect by 247 Sports with a scout's rating of 0.861. Following high school, Banks opted to join Maryland.In 2019 as a freshman Banks saw action in 11 games, with 8 and played a total of 478 snaps at cornerback for the Terrapins. He recorded 27 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 7 stops. In coverage Banks notched up 2 pass breakups, one interception, and a QB rating when targetted of 104.3.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played in 5 games and logged 280 snaps for the Terrapins. He made 10 tackles, no assists, and had one stop. In coverage he totaled one pass breakup, no interceptions, and an impressive QB rating when targetted of 65.6.
In 2021 as a junior Banks played in just 2 games and contributed on 54 snaps. He chalked up just 4 tackles, no assists, and added one stop. In the secondary Banks forced no pass breakups, no interceptions, and gave up a QB rating when targetted of 69.8.
In 2022 as a senior Banks saw action in 12 games while playing 680 snaps. He logged 29 tackles, 6 assists, and made 7 stops. In coverage Banks had 9 pass breakups, one interception, and surrendered an impressive QB rating when targetted of 71.4.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Tracks the ball well downfield and shows good ball skills, including the ability to go up and high-point it in contested-catch situations.
- Great on route recognition and has click-and-close ability
- Very experienced player who has played nearly 1500 snaps at Maryland and averaged an impressive 77.1 career QB rating when targetted
- Super athletic and has the ideal size for the position standing 6-2 and weighing 205lbs - looks more like a strong side safety
- Totally blew up the combine workouts - displayed elite speed, jumping ability, and overall explosiveness
- Very good press corner - an aggressive player who isn't overwhelmed by bigger tight ends
- Attacks the ball with authority, with quick read-and-react ability. Willing and physical tackler flashes toughness and aggressive nature vs. the run.
- He’s an outstanding defender in run support displays linebacker-like skills and closes fast to make plays against quick screens.
- Ideally suited lined up outside on team's Z-receiver
- Has the ability to sink his hips and transition in and out of his back peddle with ease
- Has good football awareness to read and react quickly and stay balanced and patient in space.
- Has a powerful punch at the line of scrimmage and can deliver it while moving his feet. Banks also has the powerful core and hips to stick to a receiver downfield and escort him to the sideline
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Inconsistent getting off of blocks. Can be a step slow to react when a quarterback comes back to his side of the field late in progression.
- Despite standing 6-2 his arm length is only average (in the 58th percentile)
- Not much of a ball hawk - has only made two career interceptions
- Susceptible to double moves, though that could be coached out of him. But the problem is that Banks doesn’t track the ball downfield, and he seems to lack the ball skills to break up plays.
- Not instinctive playing in zone coverage - he masks his lack of disciplined technique with overly aggressive play
- Too often looks unbalanced when back peddling against faster receivers
Scouting Report: Summary
Deonte Banks is a quality raft prospect who has ideal size, is a dominant run defender as well as an outstanding tackler, combined with elite speed and agility. He also is excellent as a short-range press corner who dominates smaller receivers and easily holds up against larger tight ends. Overall Banks will be viewed as a corner with outstanding traits and potential who does most things pretty well which gives him some versatility as a prospect. Currently, we expect Banks to be a high second-round selection in the 2023 NFL draft.Deonte Banks percentiles vs other Cornerbacks (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
Update - 04/23/2023
The combine was huge for Banks as he surprised with a 4.35 forty and a 42-inch broad jump and a 136 broad jump which was in the 99th percentile! This was against a background of a player whose main criticism was his limited athletic ability.Deonte Banks Video Review
How other scouting services rate Deonte Banks (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
28.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
11.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.