A day after it was announced that Maryland would play NC State in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks declared for the NFL Draft, forgoing the bowl game.
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— 1 of 1. (@IamDeonteBanks_) December 5, 2022
Banks had 25 solo tackles, 38 total tackles, half a sack, eight passes defended and one interception this season, which earned him an All-Big Ten honorable mention. Banks started eight games during his 2019 freshman season and three games in 2020 but suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in 2021.