Class of 2023 WR Ardell Banks (OH) Portal from Kentucky

[mlbball99]

Officially visited Syracuse on December 4. Committed to Kentucky a day later, but don’t rule out a late push.

 

[cali315phan]

First ive even seem his name brought up. Very interesting.

 

[sutomcat]

First ive even seem his name brought up. Very interesting.

I believe he about to visit Pitt, who just offered him. There is a very good chance they get him.

10.78 100m. This guy has size and speed.

 

[Franz69]

 

[CbusCuse]

Signed with Kentucky today.

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

 

[CbusCuse]

Nice prospect. Thinking we may not peruse though just because I feel like if we grab a transfer portal WR it is for somebody we think can contribute in a starter type of capacity now. Not sure if he fits that considering he hasn't played any yet. Then again Zeed only had one reception in his true freshman season so who knows.

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

Nice prospect. Thinking we may not peruse though just because I feel like if we grab a transfer portal WR it is for somebody we think can contribute in a starter type of capacity now. Not sure if he fits that considering he hasn't played any yet. Then again Zeed only had one reception in his true freshman season so who knows.

Agreed. Just randomly remembered his name when I saw it pop up today. Haha.

 

[rackman18]

Agreed. Just randomly remembered his name when I saw it pop up today. Haha.

If I was to take a transfer, I would wait for J Ross Simmons. He could play from day one. Go Orange

 

[BillSU]

If I was to take a transfer, I would wait for J Ross Simmons. He could play from day one. Go Orange

ARDELL BANKS PORTAL FROM KENTUCKY - MASSILON HS, MASSILON OH
# 18 6' 4" 190 WR/CB 4.49 40/ 43 REC 791 YDS 12 TDS/ 10.78 100m, 22.05 200m, 19' 2" LJ
6' 0" HJ

ASSETS PER FILM:

FILM SHOWS HIM AT WR
FAST
EXCELLENT HANDS
CATCHES DIFFICULT THROWS TO CATCH IN EZ CORNER & LONG GO ROUTES

UPDATED 4/14/2024


THE IMPORTANCE OFTHE 40 YARD DASH

It is primarily run to evaluate the speed and acceleration of American football players by coaches and scouts particularly for the NFL Draft but also for collegiate recruiting. A player's recorded time for every position can have a heavy impact on his prospects in college or professional football.

OK = 5.0 - 5.99

OK! = 4.9 - 4.99

FAIR = 4.8 - 4.89

GOOD = 4.7 - 4.79

FAST = 4.6 - 4.69

FAST! = 4.5 - 4.59

VERY FAST = 4.4 - 4.49 > WHERE EVERY RB, WR, AND ALL DB’S WANT THEIR TIME TO BE AT A GAME TIME OR AT THE COMBINE

ELITE = 4.0 - 4.39 > TRANSFER ZEED HAYNES 4.39 IS HERE NOW, MALACHI JAMES 4.39, IS A FEB. SIGNEE< MARCELLUS BARNES 4.39 IS A DEC SIGNEE

Ardell Banks

ukathletics.com

2023 – Freshman
• Redshirt season

High School
• A three-star prospect as evaluated by ESPN, 247sports.com and
• Rated nationally as the No. 35 player in Ohio by
• Totaled 43 receptions for 791 yards and 12 scores as a senior at Massillon
• Averaged 18.4 yards per catch
• Second on the team in scoring with 74 points
• Helped Massillon to a 12-2 overall record and the regional championship title in 2022
• Named first-team Division II All-Star Team by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association
• Named the team’s Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year
• Also earned a nod on the Northeast Inland All-District First Team
• As a junior, earned honorable mention All-District honors
• A three-year starter for head coach Nate Moore
• Track athlete has notched top times of 10.78 seconds in the 100-meter dash and 22.05 in the 200-meters both during the 2022 outdoor season
• Also ran the 4×100 and 4×200 relay
• Recorded a personal-best 6’0” in the high jump ad 19’2” in the long jump during the 2021 outdoor season
• Chose Kentucky over Cincinnati

VERY GOOD ATHLETE