Texas OL Kelvin Banks declares for 2025 NFL Draft

Texas offensive lineman Kelvin Banks has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced on his Instagram account on Sunday afternoon.

Banks is widely regarded as one of the top offensive tackle prospects in the draft, a likely first rounder and potentially even the first offensive lineman off the board.

“After careful consideration, I have decided to forego my final season of eligibility and declare for the 2025 NFL Draft,” Kelvin Banks wrote. “I will always bleed burnt orange and cherish the memories I’ve made here. Thank you, Longhorn Nation, for everything. I look forward to representing Texas proudly in the next chapter of my journey.”

Banks is as experienced as they come on the offensive line.

In three seasons with the Longhorns, he played in and started 42 total games. He won the 2024 Lombardi Award and the 2024 Outland Trophy.

Twice during the 2024 season Kelvin Banks was named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week.

As he heads to the next level, Banks will look to continue bringing consistency on an every-down basis. He was remarkably consistent for Texas during his career and has considerable upside as a professional prospect.

Notes NFLDraftBuzz.com in evaluating Kelvin Banks as a pro prospect:

“Banks projects as a high-ceiling prospect who could excel at either tackle or guard, with the versatility to be a day-one impact starter at either spot. His advanced pass set technique and fluid movement skills translate beautifully to tackle in systems emphasizing quick-game concepts and RPOs, while his natural leverage and explosive power could make him an elite interior force. Though slightly shorter than ideal for tackle, his technical mastery and exceptional awareness more than compensate for any length limitations.”