Deonte Banks

Deonte Banks (born March 3, 2001) is an American football cornerback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Maryland and was selected by the Giants in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Early years
Banks was born on March 3, in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Edgewood High School before playing college football for the Maryland Terrapins at the University of Maryland, College Park. Banks also briefly attended Saint Frances Academy in high school, but ended up transferring out successfully. As a freshman, he recorded 28 tackles, an interception, and 2 pass breakups. Maryland only played 5 games in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with Banks recording 11 tackles and a pass breakup. In 2021, Banks suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in the second game. In 2022, he had 26 tackles, an interception, 8 pass breakups, and a blocked extra point. Banks declared for the 2023 NFL draft following the season and participated in the NFL Combine.

Professional career
Banks was selected by the New York Giants in the first round (24th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft. He recorded his first interception in a Week 7 against Sam Howell of the Washington Commanders in a 14–7 win. His second came against Mac Jones in a Week 13, 10–7 victory over the New England Patriots.

In an Instagram post on February 9, Banks posted a picture of him wearing number 3, signifying that he will be changing his number.