Banks’ Open in the ‘Ivey League’: Coming home, gaming and stepping up at Ole Miss
South Alabama transfer defensive back Yam Banks is next up in the ‘Ivey League,’ a multimedia podcast hosted by third-year star Ole Miss defender Jared Ivey, presented by RiverLand Roofing and in exclusive partnership with the Ole Miss Spirit.
Banks was a member of a winter portal class ranked No. 3 in the country by On3. He chose the Rebels over Florida.
But there’s much more to Banks than simply football. The converted wide receiver loves gaming and misses baseball. He also helped turn Ridgeland (Miss.) High School into a contender, paving the way for Ayden Williams.
“Really, the culture here, I can tell the pieces are already put here,” Banks said. “I could tell there was just a couple pieces missing at Florida. I just wanted to come to a winning program.”
The 6-foot-1, 210-pound Banks is playing a hybrid safety/linebacker position at Ole Miss. Banks had 45 tackles at South Alabama last season. He also tallied three pass break-ups, an interception, a sack and a forced fumble. Banks had six interceptions (including a pick-six), 50 tackles and 11 PBUs the year prior.
“I love it,” at Ole Miss, Banks said. “The vibe’s been unbelievable, just from the defensive line to the back end (and) how it all plays along. All the hype about us, I can just see it.”
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