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Deonte Banks Scouting Report: 'Strength to attack'

Apr 28, 2023 at 12:07 AM

Giants.com

With the 24th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the New York Giants selected cornerback Deonte Banks out of Maryland.

COMBINE RESULTS:

40: 4.35
10: 1.49
Vertical: 42"
Broad: 11' 4"

IMPORTANT NOTES:

2022: Honorable Mention All-Big Ten
2022: Career-high 8 PBU in 12 games
Started 22 of 30 career games

NFL.COM SCOUTING REPORT

Experienced in a wide variety of coverages.
Outstanding size and length as outside corner.
Lateral slide to mirror and slow the release.
Uses independent hands to reroute receiver.
Lower body is fluid and smooth to swivel from his pedal.
Adequate gather-and-go footwork when phasing the route.
Passes off receivers with clear communication in zone.
Play strength to attack and play through perimeter blocks.

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Maryland defensive back Deonte Banks (3) reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Maryland's Deonte Banks, right, intercepts a pass intended for Indiana's Andison Coby (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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Defensive back Deonte Banks (3) Maryland Terrapins vs. Ohio State University at Secu Stadium in College Park, MD on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Mackenzie Miles/Maryland Terrapins

Mackenzie Miles/Maryland Terrapins/University of Maryland Athletics

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Maryland defensive back Deonte Banks (3) defends Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Defensive back Deonte Banks (3) Maryland Terrapins vs. Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Mackenzie Miles/Maryland Terrapins

Mackenzie Miles/Maryland Terrapins/University of Maryland Athletics

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Defensive back Deonte Banks (3) Maryland Terrapins vs. Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Mackenzie Miles/Maryland Terrapins

Mackenzie Miles/Maryland Terrapins/University of Maryland Athletics

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Maryland defensive back Deonte Banks (3) reacts to a Michigan turnover in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Maryland's Deonte Banks lines up against Howard's Ray Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Maryland defensive back Deonte Banks in action against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Maryland football defensive back Deonte Banks during NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021 in College Park, Md.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)

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Maryland's Deonte Banks (33) defends against Howard's Ray Williams during a punt in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Maryland football defensive back Deonte Banks during NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021 in College Park, Md.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)

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Maryland defensive back Tae Banks runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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Maryland defensive back Tae Banks runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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Cornerback Deonte Banks takes questions from reporters during Maryland's football pro day on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in College Park, Md. Banks did not participate in the workout. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

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Maryland defensive back Tae Banks stands on the field after running the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine Friday, March 3, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo Erin Hooley)

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Cornerback Deonte Banks watches from the sidelines during Maryland's football pro day on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in College Park, Md. Banks did not participate in the workout. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

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Maryland defensive back Tae Banks runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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Maryland defensive back Tae Banks warms up at the NFL football scouting combine Friday, March 3, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo Erin Hooley)

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Maryland defensive back Tae Banks runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 3, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo Erin Hooley)

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Maryland defensive back Tae Banks runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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Maryland defensive back Tae Banks runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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Maryland defensive back Tae Banks runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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Maryland defensive back Tae Banks runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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Maryland defensive back Tae Banks runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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