2018-2021 DB - Sevyn Banks (Transfer to LSU)

With vacancies at one corner opposite Shaun Wade and another in the slot, the time is now for junior cornerback Seyvn Banks to become a key cog in Ohio State's retooled secondary. https://t.co/AtlKat5604

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) June 11, 2020

 

.@SevynBanks x #BIA #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/jg0szCpbSD

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) June 18, 2020

 

Sevyn Banks has made contributions for the Buckeyes in each of his first two seasons. He has all the tools to be a star for Ohio State in Year Three:https://t.co/9TzkRT4PEa pic.twitter.com/CMmhQzdNx2

— Lettermen Row (@LettermenRow) July 26, 2020

 

7 🆙 pic.twitter.com/bDpP5artqV

— blessed. (@SevynBanks) August 17, 2020

 

Next man up.......

 

Sevyn Banks said he feels good heading into his third year and he just can’t wait to get on the field and show it. He learned a lot from Jeff Okudah and Damon Arnette last year.

— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) September 22, 2020

 

The most likely starting candidate opposite Shaun Wade in the Ohio State secondary appears to be junior @SevynBanks. Read more about the Orlando native, looking to deliver a breakout season. #BIA https://t.co/3QliL8fgvC

— BuckeyesNow (@BuckeyesNow_FN) September 23, 2020

 

Looking for the next potential breakout star in the Ohio State secondary? There’s no mistaking the confidence Sevyn Banks has that he could be that guy, and he seems intent on letting the world get to know his name and number. https://t.co/iInNsn9u6J

— Austin Ward (@AWardSports) September 23, 2020

 

Ohio State is loaded with talent but some of it is more experienced than many might realize. Here are six guys Ryan Day's counting on to fill expanded roles in 2020. https://t.co/tVNby2vkZ3 pic.twitter.com/AO2NefMPPS

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) September 25, 2020

SEVYN BANKS - CORNERBACK
At 6-foot-1, 200-pounds, Banks also has the size and range Ohio State looks for in a cornerback. The assumption is that Banks, also a junior, will battle Brown for a starting spot all throughout camp. It will be interesting to see if we find out which will start more than a day before the season opener against Nebraska.

In 170 snaps last season, including 33 versus Michigan, Banks was pretty active with 11 tackles, three pass breakups, 1.5 tackles for loss and an interception. He also certainly has the personality for the position.

No matter who starts, it's a fair expectation that both Brown and Banks will see extensive time this season as Coombs retools the secondary.

What'll be interesting is whether either one could end up playing more slot than anyone is currently anticipating after Coombs spoke about senior Marcus Williamson having the perfect size and skill set to play inside. Maybe foolishly, I guess I'm not quite sold on Williamson have a stranglehold on that spot.

Even if Williamson does, assuming Ohio State still plays a fair amount of single-high safety, there could be room for Brown and Banks on the field together at times.

Bottom line, both Brown and Banks have to play big for Ohio State's secondary to avoid a significant drop off from last year.

 

Sevyn Banks mic’d up is the content we didn’t know we needed on this fine Monday. pic.twitter.com/I6gz8KyGA5

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) October 5, 2020

 

Once again, Ohio State is tasked with replacing tons of NFL talent in their defensive backfield. Sevyn Banks looks ready to be Ohio State's next great corner. https://t.co/1k5PS8QUch

— Ohio Vs Everyone (F!CK Michigan Week) (@ohiovsevery1) October 8, 2020

 

Scoop and score for Sevyn points. pic.twitter.com/RxnsShgIOG

— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) October 24, 2020

 

⏪ Sevyn for six ‼️ @SevynBanks knows how to find the endzone at The Shoe 🙌

Next 🆙: Penn State | 10/31 | 7:30p | State College, PA | ABC#GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/gxEnzKAhwR

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 29, 2020