The Texas Longhorns continue to feature strongly in preseason watch lists. Most recently, star left tackle Kelvin Banks was named to the Outland Trophy watch list.
On Tuesday, Longhorns left tackle Kelvin Banks was named to the Outland Trophy preseason watch listOct 7, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. in action during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports / Jerome Miron-USA TODAY SportsThe award is given to the best interior lineman from either the offensive or defensive side of the ball in college football.
Should he take home the honor, Banks would be the fifth Longhorn to do so alongside Sweat in 2023, Brad Shearer in 1977, Tommy Nobis in 1965, and Scott Appleton in 1963. Heading into his third season with the Longhorns, Banks has played in 27 games and has been in place as the team's starting left tackle for each of those games.
Last season, Banks was named an AP Second-Team All-American, First-Team All-Big 12, and was a semi-finalist for the Joe Moore Award. He was also an honorable mention All-Big 12 selection as Offensive Lineman of the Year. Heading into 2024, Banks has also been named a preseason First-Team All-SEC selection by the media, as well as a preseason Second-Team All-American by Phil Steele.Matt Galatzan is the Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com, AllAggies.com, and the Managing Editor of BuckeyesNow.com and TheGroveReport.com He is also the Editor-In-Chief of RamDigest.com and TexansDaily.com.
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