Ja'Koby Banks commits to Memphis, formerly at Houston
We pick up another Texas recruit in the portal. He had originally signed with Houston and had lots of major college offers including Texas A&M, Pittsburgh, Texas Tech and Miss State.
As a Freshman (2023)
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Top 10 FBS Instant Impact Freshman
High School
Three-star prospect by 247Sports
Nation’s No. 117-ranked wide receiver (247Sports)
No. 132 overall player in state of Texas (247Sports)
2022 Houston Touchdown Club Offensive Player of the Year Finalist
2021 Texas District 11-5A D-II Overall MVP as a junior
As a senior, hauled in 63 receptions for 1,120 yards
Nine touchdowns across 13 games
Averaged 17.8 yards per catch
Averaged 86.2 yards per game in 2022
Eight receiving scores over final seven games
Added season-high 156 receiving yards on eight receptions on Sept. 30 vs. Santa Fe
145 receiving yards, one TD in Region III-5A Division II semifinal vs. Lake Creek (Nov. 25)
Sason-high 12 receptions in Region III-5A Division II semifinal
Spent time as quarterback as sophomore (2020) and junior (2021)
70 of 120 passing for 1,540 yards
20-4 touchdown-to-interception ratio during 2021
During 2021 season, rushed for 1,093 yards on 66 carries
Averaged 99.4 yards per game and 16.6 yards per carry
Rushed for 100+ yards five times
19 touchdowns as a junior
In three years on varsity, totaled 4,245 yards
1,500+ rushing yards, 1,500+ passing yards and 1,000+ receiving yards
34 touchdowns in 36 games across three seasons
Chose Houston over Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Mississippi State, Pitt, Memphis and North Texas, among others
Joined Houston in January as mid-year enrollee
(This post was last modified: 01-06-2024 05:05 PM by DallasTiger.)
RE: Ja'Koby Banks commits to Memphis, formerly at Houston
(01-06-2024 05:02 PM)DallasTiger Wrote: More on Ja'Koby. I could not find any stats for this year at Houston. Maybe he redshirted his Freshman year.
Zero stats on ESPN, so he got zero reps. Houston
‘S top 6 receivers were all SO & FROSH. Sounds like a numbers game to me, so we benefit. We were in
Need on some additional WR talent. I still think we need an older season WR transfer for ‘24 season.
(01-07-2024 03:50 PM)memphisike Wrote: U can’t teach speed
Decent but not really good speed.
Best HS 100m 11.88
Calvin Austin III best HS 100m 10.75
Definitely not a threat to leave football to run track.
And believe me on the track side our track and field team is nothing to write home about.
Unless you're into steeplechase.
His quickness, not his speed, may be his main asset.
IF he learns system quickly i see him as a utility receiver backing several positions.
Don't think he will stretch the field, but will find most of the open spots on the field.
Thank you Mr. Turd in the Punchbowl.
Some of you have to get past this mentality that every recruit is a potential Heisman winner.
Typical clown response from you... Nobody was even remotely close to labeling in him in that form or fashion, just general excitement over a pickup that can help the team at a position of need.
You on the other hand need to get over the mentality of feeling a need to only post negativity... And I would much rather see fans get overly excited about the program than trying so hard to "keep it real" that they just all over every bit of good news.
(01-07-2024 03:50 PM)memphisike Wrote: U can’t teach speed
Decent but not really good speed.
Best HS 100m 11.88
Calvin Austin III best HS 100m 10.75
Definitely not a threat to leave football to run track.
And believe me on the track side our track and field team is nothing to write home about.
Unless you're into steeplechase.
His quickness, not his speed, may be his main asset.
IF he learns system quickly i see him as a utility receiver backing several positions.
Don't think he will stretch the field, but will find most of the open spots on the field.
Thank you Mr. Turd in the Punchbowl.
Some of you have to get past this mentality that every recruit is a potential Heisman winner.
Typical clown response from you... Nobody was even remotely close to labeling in him in that form or fashion, just general excitement over a pickup that can help the team at a position of need.
You on the other hand need to get over the mentality of feeling a need to only post negativity... And I would much rather see fans get overly excited about the program than trying so hard to "keep it real" that they just all over every bit of good news.
RE: Ja'Koby Banks commits to Memphis, formerly at Houston
If the coaches think he fits a need....they offer a scholarship. The kid's credentials look good. Let's wait to judge his ability to perform when he is given the chance.
(This post was last modified: 01-09-2024 08:31 PM by DallasTiger.)
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Ja'Koby Banks commits to Memphis, formerly at Houston
all over every bit of good news.
