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Jordan Banks Season 2020

#23
PositionLinebacker
Weight240 lbs
Height6-2
ClassFreshman
HometownHarbor City, Calif.
Freshman (2020)
  • Played in three games during his true freshman season, earning more playing time as the season progressed
  •  Made three tackles, playing as a reserve linebacker and on special teams
  • Recorded his first collegiate interception in the victory over Arizona, returning it 14 yards to set up an offensive touchdown
--In My Own Words…Jordan Banks

High School
  • Highly-sought after prospect that has proved himself as one of the top linebackers on the west coast
  • Possesses a diverse skill set that gives him the versatility to make an impact in a variety of roles for a defense
  • Consensus four-star prospect among all major recruiting services
  • Tabbed by Rivals as the No. 139 overall prospect in the country…Rivals listed him as the No. 8 inside linebacker prospect in the country and a Top-20 overall prospect in the state…247 Sports ranks him as the No. 208 overall prospect nationally…Ranked as the No. 15 outside linebacker prospect nationally and the No. 17 overall prospect in the state…No. 35 defensive end prospect and No. 51 overall prospect in the entire West region according to ESPN
  • Teamed up with fellow Class of 2020 signee Macen Williams to form one of the top defenses in the country
  • The unit allowed only 7.0 points per game against California competition, pitching three shutouts
  • Compiled 128 total tackles, 30 tackles for loss, and 15 sacks in only 20 games over his final two varsity seasons. Added three interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries (one returned for a touchdown), and five pass deflections
  • Thrived as a senior filling a slightly different role, recording 68 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, two sacks, and three interceptions in a standout senior season
  • Broke onto the national scene with an extremely productive junior season, finishing with 61 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, and 13 sacks
  • Comes from the same high school as current ASU junior captain Darien Butler
--ASU football lands commitment from 4-star linebacker Jordan Banks (ArizonaSports.com)
--Linebacker Jordan Banks commits to ASU (House of Sparky)
--ASU strikes again with four-star linebacker (ASUDevils.com)
--Four-star Jordan Banks makes his decision (24/7Sports.com)
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Redshirt Freshman
2021

Linebacker
6-1 / 245 lbs