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Great looking young running back with much upside. Had 333 yards on 69 carries as a freshman and becoming a dual threat as a sophmore showing the ability to run and catch the ball out of the backfield.
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Originally Posted by ESPN Evaluation
Banks is a sturdy, downhill runner with load-back qualities. Lacks a bit of ideal height but is built low to the ground and runs with a strong base. Shows good urgency out of his stance and through the hole. Doesn't waste much time squaring up and accelerating through the downhill seam. A plant-and-go, downhill runner who can see and decisively hit the cutback. Shows good burst out of his cuts and reaches top speed quickly; can be a load for smaller defensive backs to come up and tackle when he gains momentum into the second level. Lacks great lower-body power and leg drive at this time but has a strong upper-body and is difficult to arm-tackle high. However, he needs to run more behind his pads as he tends to get chopped down low and can struggle with balance. Flashes more-than-adequate downhill burst but lacks an extra gear when he breaks free into the second level and good top-end speed. Has some shiftiness and can deceptively sidestep and make the first defender miss through the hole but is not overly elusive and projects to be more of a one-cut-and-go, college load-back at the next level. Has the compact frame and sturdy running style to remain durable in that role but we would like to see him work on his in-line body-tilt and improve power through his hips and lower-body to earn the tough yards after contact and drive the pile. Would benefit from added bulk but room for physical upside on his compact frame is a bit limited. Overall, Banks shows flashes of good burst and strength when projecting as a major college running back but projects to be more of a sturdy and consistent downhill runner than a guy with game-changing speed, explosiveness or power.
Middletown High running back Antonio Banks has orally committed to play football at Indiana University.
Banks , a 5-foot-11 210-pounder, rushed 156 times for 944 yards and 12 touchdowns as a junior last season. He was named first-team All-Great Miami Valley Conference.
Indiana was the first, and only, school to offer him a scholarship.
'10 OH RB Antonio Banks (Indiana Verbal)
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