Five-star offensive tackle Kelvin Banks commits to Oregon

He is the highest-ranked member of his class expected to reveal his announcement on Sunday.

Banks, from Humble, Texas, also had offers from LSU, Oklahoma State, Texas and Texas A&M.

Sam Khan Jr., Texas senior writer: As a soon-to-be high school senior, Banks already looks the part with his frame and his 6-foot-10 wingspan.

Banks was highly sought after by other high-level programs, including in-state powers Texas and Texas A&M.

35 overall player in the 2021 class in Kingsley Suamataia — the Ducks emphasized their commitment to the trenches with Banks, who comes to Eugene as the top-rated offensive lineman in program history.

Banks is the first five-star of this class for the Ducks, and his commitment completes a week that entirely shook up Oregon’s recruiting outlook.

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