Josh Banks (born June 13, 1994) is an American professional football defensive lineman for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
| No. 92 BC Lions | |
 Banks with the BC Lions in 2022 | |
| Born: | June 13, 1994 Cary, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | Defensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 290 lb (130 kg) |
| College | Wake Forest |
| High school | Middle Creek High |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2017 | New York Giants |
| 2019 | Orlando Apollos |
| 2020 | Tampa Bay Vipers |
| 2021–present | BC Lions |
| Career stats | |
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College career
editAfter using a redshirt season in 2012, Banks played college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons from 2013 to 2016.[1][2] He played in 43 games where he had 107 total tackles, five sacks, one interception, three pass knockdowns, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.[2] He scored a touchdown on September 15, 2014, after returning an interception 72 yards for a score.[1]
Professional career
editNew York Giants
editAfter going undrafted in the 2017 NFL Draft, Banks signed with the New York Giants in April 2017.[3] He was placed on the reserve/injured list for 2017.[4] He played in all four preseason games in 2018, but was waived at the end of training camp on September 1, 2018.[2][5] He was re-signed two days later to a practice squad agreement, but was not retained following the conclusion of the season.[2][5]
Orlando Apollos
editBanks played for the Orlando Apollos in 2019 where he had 10.5 tackles and one sack.[6]
Tampa Bay Vipers
editBanks was drafted to play for the Tampa Bay Vipers in 2020 where he recorded 5.5 tackles.[6][7]
BC Lions
editOn February 17, 2021, it was announced that Banks had signed with the BC Lions.[8] After making the active roster following training camp, he played in all 14 regular season games in 2021 where he had 15 defensive tackles.[2] In 2022, he played in 16 regular season games and again recorded 15 defensive tackles.[2] He also played in both post-season games that year where he had four defensive tackles.[2]
Personal life
editBanks was born to parents Kenneth Banks and Necosha Lynn.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Josh Banks". Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Josh Banks". BC Lions. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ "Deacons Brad Watson, Josh Banks sign free-agent contracts". Winston-Salem Journal. April 30, 2017.
- ^ "Transactions". New York Giants. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ a b "Transactions". New York Giants. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ a b "Josh Banks". statscrew.com. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ "Five Former Deacons Drafted by XFL". Wake Forest Demon Deacons. October 27, 2019.
- ^ "Lions Add Three More On Defence; Banks, Thurmon & Hayes". BC Lions. February 17, 2021.
External links
edit- BC Lions bio
Media related to Josh Banks (gridiron football) at Wikimedia Commons
