2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Shad Banks Jr., LB, TCU
Player Info
| Name, Jersey # | Shad Banks Jr., #0 |
| School | TCU |
| 2024 Class Yr | SR |
| Height, Weight | 6’1”, 250 |
| Position/Depth | LB/1st |
| 2023 Honors | All-Big 12 Honorable Mention |
| Season Viewed (yr) | 2023 |
| Games Watched | Texas Tech, Colorado, Texas |
Player Stats
| 2023 | GP 12, 41 Solo, 21 AST, 62 TOT, 8.5 TFL, 1 Sack, 1 PD, 1 FF |
| 2022 | GP 15, 29 Solo, 10 AST, 39 TOT, 4 TFL, 1 Sack, 1 FF |
| 2021 | GP 11, 11 Solo, 1 AST, 12 TOT, 1 TFL, 1 INT, 1 PD |
Player Summary:
Shad Banks Jr. was a 4-star recruit from Houston, TX, and went to North Shore HS. He signed with TCU in 2021.
In 2021, Banks played in 11 games and had 12 total tackles, 1 TFL, 1 INT, and 1 PD. In 2022, Banks played in 15 games and had 39 total tackles with 4 TFL, 1 Sack, and 1 FF. Last season In 2023 Banks started in 12 games and had 62 total tackles with 8.5 TFL, 1 sack, 1 PD, and 1 FF.
Player Strengths:
- One of the most athletic players in college football
- Can play any LB on the field
- Plays with great effort and has the speed to pursue
- Hard hitter who is fluid in his movements as well
Player Weaknesses:
- Sometimes is too aggressive downhill and gets out of position
- Plays high at times