Jeremy Banks has a little bit of a history of red flag off-field issues that he will have to address, but he’s talented on the field. He doesn’t take a lot of snaps off – plays the majority of the game, which is significant in Tennessee because of the number of snaps they have to play with the fast-paced Tennessee offense.

Offers little to no upside. Banks looks like he’s pretty much a complete prospect. I think that we know what he is and he isn’t going to get much better. His athletic numbers were good, he’s got good instincts on tape, and I think that while he can clean up some of his coverage technique, there isn’t much left for him to get better with.

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Suffered and elbow injury in 2022. 

Jeremy Banks’ scouting report

Athletic Ability (30)

Speed/Athleticism: 20 

• Speed (7/8) – Solid quickness and speed. Will be among the fastest linebackers in the class. 
• Lateral Quickness (5.5/7) – Good lateral quickness. Fluid changing directions while moving laterally. 
• Body Control (3.5/5) – Good, fluid body control. Hips are loose. 

Strength/Power: 10

• Upper Body Strength (2/3) – Good upper body strength.
• Lower Body Strength (2.5/3) – Fairly explosive linebacker prospect. Tested exceptionally well. 
• Brute Power (2/4) – Not a real brute, more of a finesse player. Doesn’t have a lot of power to his game. 

Defending Ability (40) 

Tackling/Pursuit: 15

• Tackling Ability (6/8) – Solid wrap-up tackler. Works downhill with a lot of force. Holds bigger bodies in place. Missed 13% of his tackles over his career. 
• Pursuit Angles (5.5/7) – Really decent job taking the pursuit angles that he does. Has very solid range. Great motor. 

Blitz Ability: 10

• Blitz Timing (3/5) – Blitz timing is average. He works through the line but will take some contact doing so. 
• Pass Rushing Ability (2.5/5) – Not a great pass rusher. Has to hit his gap to make an impact in the backfield. 

Coverage Ability: 15

• Space Defending (4.5/5) – Very reliable space defender. 
• Man Coverage (2.5/5) – A bit of a liability in man coverage. Has the athleticism, but has a lot to learn in terms of technique and positioning. Can stay with running backs well. Flashes some ability to stay with tight ends. Wants to make a play on the ball which will help him avoid some penalties. Oftentimes comes up just half a step too short. 
• Zone Coverage (4/5) – Shows the ability to play effectively in zone coverage. Does a great job impacting passing lanes with his hands. Really does a solid job of positioning to stay with the route. 

Intel/Instincts (25)

Football IQ: 10

• Play Recognition (4/5) – Recognizes plays well. Instinctive, reacts well to plays. Might tend to try to cheat up at times when he doesn’t need to. Shoots gaps and feels those spaces very well. 
• Understanding of Concepts (3.5/5) – Has a good understanding of concepts and makes good reads. 

Instincts: 15 

• Natural Instincts (7.5/10) – Great instincts. Consistently in place to make plays. Moves well to gaps and space to cut off the play with consistently. 
• Consistency (3/5) – Has to play with more discipline. Took a lot of penalties over his career. 

Overall: (76.5) – 3rd/4th Round