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Josh Banks
No. 92     BC Lions
Banks with the BC Lions in 2022
Born: (1994-06-13) June 13, 1994 (age 30)
Cary, North Carolina, U.S.
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Defensive lineman
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight290 lb (130 kg)
CollegeWake Forest
High schoolMiddle Creek High
Career history
As player
2017New York Giants
2019Orlando Apollos
2020Tampa Bay Vipers
2021–presentBC Lions
Career stats

Josh Banks (born June 13, 1994) is an American professional football defensive lineman for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

College career

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After using a redshirt season in 2012, Banks played college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons from 2013 to 2016.[1][2] He played in 43 games where he had 107 total tackles, five sacks, one interception, three pass knockdowns, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.[2] He scored a touchdown on September 15, 2014, after returning an interception 72 yards for a score.[1]

Professional career

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New York Giants

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After going undrafted in the 2017 NFL Draft, Banks signed with the New York Giants in April 2017.[3] He was placed on the reserve/injured list for 2017.[4] He played in all four preseason games in 2018, but was waived at the end of training camp on September 1, 2018.[2][5] He was re-signed two days later to a practice squad agreement, but was not retained following the conclusion of the season.[2][5]

Orlando Apollos

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Banks played for the Orlando Apollos in 2019 where he had 10.5 tackles and one sack.[6]

Tampa Bay Vipers

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Banks was drafted to play for the Tampa Bay Vipers in 2020 where he recorded 5.5 tackles.[6][7]

BC Lions

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On February 17, 2021, it was announced that Banks had signed with the BC Lions.[8] After making the active roster following training camp, he played in all 14 regular season games in 2021 where he had 15 defensive tackles.[2] In 2022, he played in 16 regular season games and again recorded 15 defensive tackles.[2] He also played in both post-season games that year where he had four defensive tackles.[2]

Personal life

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Banks was born to parents Kenneth Banks and Necosha Lynn.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Josh Banks". Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Josh Banks". BC Lions. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  3. ^ "Deacons Brad Watson, Josh Banks sign free-agent contracts". Winston-Salem Journal. April 30, 2017.
  4. ^ "Transactions". New York Giants. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Transactions". New York Giants. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Josh Banks". statscrew.com. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  7. ^ "Five Former Deacons Drafted by XFL". Wake Forest Demon Deacons. October 27, 2019.
  8. ^ "Lions Add Three More On Defence; Banks, Thurmon & Hayes". BC Lions. February 17, 2021.
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