Kelvin Banks Jr. ranked among NFL's top 32 offensive tackles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Pro Football Focus has ranked Kelvin Banks Jr. as the 31st best offensive tackle in the NFL heading into the 2026 season. A first-round pick by the New Orleans Saints, Banks had a standout rookie year, logging 1,066 offensive snaps and achieving a 73.5 PFF grade. He led rookie tackles in performance metrics and demonstrated strong pass and run blocking, allowing only five sacks. The Saints hope to build on his promise as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Kelvin Banks Jr. selected 9th overall in last year's NFL Draft
- •Banks led rookie tackles with a 73.5 PFF grade
- •Allowed only five sacks during the 2025 season
- •Saints aim to enhance offensive balance moving forward
- •Rookie season included 1,066 offensive snaps
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — PFF ranks Kelvin Banks Jr. among the NFL's top 32 offensive tackles
"Pro Football Focus shared its rankings of the top 32 offensive tackles heading into 2026, and one New Orleans Saints first-round pick earned a spot.
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