Biography

Deonte Banks (born March 3, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins and was selected by the Giants in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft. Early life Banks was born on March 3, 2001, in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Edgewood High School before playing college football for the Maryland Terrapins at the University of Maryland, College Park. Banks also briefly attended Saint Frances Academy in high school, but ended up transferring out, for unknown reasons. As a freshman, he recorded 28 tackles, an interception, and 2 pass breakups. Maryland only played 5 games in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with Banks recording 11 tackles and a pass breakup. In 2021, Banks suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in the second game. In 2022, he had 26 tackles, an interception, 8 pass breakups, and a blocked extra point. Banks declared for the 2023 NFL draft following the season and participated in the NFL Combine.

Career Details

Recent Matches (New York Giants)

@ Green Bay Packers

0 - 37L12/31/1961

vs Cleveland Browns

7 - 7D12/17/1961

@ Philadelphia Eagles

28 - 24W12/10/1961

@ Green Bay Packers

17 - 20L12/3/1961

@ Cleveland Browns

37 - 21W11/26/1961

vs Pittsburgh Steelers

42 - 21W11/19/1961

vs Philadelphia Eagles

38 - 21W11/12/1961

vs Washington Commanders

53 - 0W11/5/1961