State 7-on-7 Explained: What It Is, How It Works and Why It Matters
The 2026 Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament kicks off Thursday in College Station. Dave Campbell's Texas Football editor-in-chief Greg Tepper explains why it matters.
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- Height:6'5
- Weight:300 LBS
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Kelvin Banks Jr.
DCTF Star Rating
Offensive Tackle
Humble Summer Creek Bulldogs, Class of 2022
Status: Verbal Commit
- State Rank:#4
- Position Rank:#1
Honors / Accolades
Banks blew up on the recruiting trail after taking home OL MVP honors at the Next Level Athlete Texas Top 100 Showcase in Houston. He is the prototypical tackle with long arms and the footwork to keep swift pass rushers at bay.
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