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Pro Football Focus recently released its rankings of the NFL's top 32 offensive tackles heading into the 2026 season, and one New Orleans Saints first-round pick earned a spot on the list.
Checking in at No. 31 was Saints offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr., the No. 9 overall selection in last year's NFL Draft. Banks put together an impressive rookie campaign, leading the team with 1,066 offensive snaps while proving to be a true ironman in his first NFL season. Beyond his durability, Banks also turned in strong performances according to PFF's grading system, further cementing himself as one of the league's most promising young offensive tackles.
Here's what Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick of PFF had to say about the young standout:
As the quote alludes to, Banks showcased impressive balance in his rookie season, producing strong results as both a run blocker and pass protector. What's even more intriguing is that he ranked ahead of both New England's Will Campbell and the New York Jets' Armand Membou, who were each selected before him in last year's draft. While it's still early in their careers, the initial returns suggest the Saints may have landed the best offensive tackle of the trio.
Proving he could handle the pressure of protecting his quarterback as a rookie, Banks enters the 2026 season with high expectations and an opportunity to establish himself as one of the NFL's top offensive tackles.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: PFF ranks Kelvin Banks Jr. among the NFL's top 32 offensive tackles
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Checking in at No. 31 was Saints offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr., the No. 9 overall selection in last year's NFL Draft. Banks put together an impressive rookie campaign, leading the team with 1,066 offensive snaps while proving to be a true ironman in his first NFL season. Beyond his durability, Banks also turned in strong performances according to PFF's grading system, further cementing himself as one of the league's most promising young offensive tackles.
Here's what Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick of PFF had to say about the young standout:
As the quote alludes to, Banks showcased impressive balance in his rookie season, producing strong results as both a run blocker and pass protector. What's even more intriguing is that he ranked ahead of both New England's Will Campbell and the New York Jets' Armand Membou, who were each selected before him in last year's draft. While it's still early in their careers, the initial returns suggest the Saints may have landed the best offensive tackle of the trio.
Proving he could handle the pressure of protecting his quarterback as a rookie, Banks enters the 2026 season with high expectations and an opportunity to establish himself as one of the NFL's top offensive tackles.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: PFF ranks Kelvin Banks Jr. among the NFL's top 32 offensive tackles
Continue reading...
