Tarleton State University Athletics

Banks, a defensive back while playing at Tarleton, was a member of the Texan football squad from 1975 to 1978 where he helped lead the Texans to its first-ever Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association conference championship in 1977. Banks and the Texans went on to win another TIAA conference championship during his senior season in 1978. Banks finished the 1978 season with more than 20 tackles (14 solo). He had six pass break-ups and recovered a fumble as well.