One of the biggest surprises of the 2022 season for the San Francisco 49ers was how well their revamped offensive line played after some major shakeups on the interior. Leading the charge for this new-look group on the inside was second year guard Aaron Banks, who shined during his first full year as a starter in the NFL.
Banks entered the league with lofty expectations after the 49ers selected the Notre Dame offensive lineman with their second round pick in the 2021 draft. After injuries and a log jam at the position kept Banks from seeing much action during his rookie year, he was suddenly thrust into a prominent role on a championship contender.