Shad Banks Jr. LB TCU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Shad Banks Jr. LB TCU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 12/13/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (97%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.8 DOB: 03/28/2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | |
| Last Updated: 12/13/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (97%*) | |
| Age: 21.8 DOB: 03/28/2003 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 58.5 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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75% |
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| Tackling: |
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54% |
| Pass Rush: |
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53% |
| Run Defense: |
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60% |
| Coverage: |
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59% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#455
Position rank:
#12
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| College Games: 31 College Snaps: 1018 | ||
ESPN RATING: 86/100
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247 RATING: 94/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Jaylen Moody - Alabama |
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77% |
| James Skalski - Clemson |
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74% |
| Brandon Martin - Ball State |
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74% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Shad Banks Jr. from North Shore High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Banks Jr. joined TCU after being heavily recruited.In 2021 as a freshman Banks Jr. saw action in 6 games and played a total of 90 snaps at linebacker for the Horned Frogs. He recorded only 9 tackles, one assist, while adding 5 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 3 total pressures, which included 3 QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Horned Frogs in 2022 Banks Jr. played in 13 games and took part in 323 snaps for the Horned Frogs. He recorded 24 tackles, 5 assists, while adding 19 stops. In coverage Banks Jr. made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 94.9. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 8 total pressures, and 5 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and one sack during the year.
In 2023 as a junior Banks Jr. played in 12 games and contributed on 604 snaps. He recorded decent 55 tackles, 8 assists while making 37 stops. In coverage Banks Jr. chalked up one pass breakup, no interceptions, and an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 138.5. As a pass rusher, he produced 11 total pressures, which included 9 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack on the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Elite athletic skills -- Made Bruce Feldman's 'Freaks List' at number 77. He wrote: "6-1, 250 pounds, and a former two-time Junior Olympic national triple jump champion. He consistently runs 21 MPH and has been clocked at 4.4 in the 40. He also vertical-jumped 38 inches." "
- Banks flashes the take-on skills and functional strength to play the middle of a 4-3.
- Gives effort between the tackles to find the ball and is willing to take on linemen.
- He has enough speed to chase and run in pursuit. Banks has the overall athleticism to hold up in space when dropping into coverage.
- Big, aggressive hitter who can lay the wood. Has good awareness to quickly locate the ball, keeping his eyes up and on point.
- He’s a fluid mover in pursuit as well, capable of moving down the line and making plays in pursuit.
- The talent is there as a sideline-to-sideline playmaker.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Banks also has a tendency to be too aggressive attacking downhill, and Banks can be beat on counter plays and cutbacks.
- He’s not long, and his frame is just about maxed out.
- Plays too high when trying to set the edge. His motor is inconsistent.
How other scouting services rate Shad Banks Jr. (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
456.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
48.0
*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.