Cornell Banks
Cornell Banks

Player Profile
Class:
RS Freshman

Hometown:
Fresno, Calif.

High School:
Edison

Height / Weight:
6-3 / 265

Position:
DL

Fresno State: A strong and physical player who has a great future in the program ... used his redshirt season to get stronger in the weight room ... coming off a solid spring session ... has the physical tools to be a dominating player in the WAC. (2006) Redshirted.

High School: A Fresno Bee All-Valley selection ... also named to the All-Central Section team at defensive line ... had 96 total tackles, good for third on Edison's team ... 64 of those tackles were solo, 32 assisted ... had six pass deflections and a fumble recovery ... also logged eight tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks and blocked a field goal his senior year ... selected the defensive MVP of the Central Valley All-Star game.

Personal: Born January 3, 1986 in San Jose, Calif. ... parents' names are Charlene Sinegal and Terry Banks ... has two brothers, Daviyon and Terence and three sisters Keosha, Jasmine Evans and Jiquea Evans ... married to Jane Banks ... hobbies include drag racing, playing Playstation3, and family ... lists his favorite athletes as Bryant Young and John Randle ... admires his grandparents because he wouldn't be the person he is today without them.

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