Texas Longhorns’ left tackle Kelvin Banks has been named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week following his outstanding performance in the team’s 35-13 win over Mississippi State ¹ ². This is Banks’ first career weekly honor, and it’s well-deserved considering his impressive stats. He allowed no sacks and no quarterback pressures from his left tackle position, paving the way for 522 total yards, including 324 in the air and 198 on the ground ².
Banks has been a standout player for the Longhorns, earning preseason accolades such as First-Team All-America by the Associated Press, CBS Sports, ESPN, Sporting News, and The Athletic ¹ ². He was also selected to the 2024 preseason First-Team All-SEC by the media and was appointed to the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award preseason watch lists ¹ ². With this latest recognition, Banks solidifies his position as one of the top offensive linemen in the SEC.
The Longhorns will head into a bye week before facing off against No. 19/17 Oklahoma in the Allstate Red River Rivalry on October 12 ². With Banks leading the charge, Texas is looking strong, having scored at least 30 points in every game this season, including three 50-plus point performances ². Fans are eagerly anticipating the matchup, which will broadcast on either ABC or ESPN ².
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