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Carl Banks

American football player (born )

American football player

Carl E. Banks (born August 29, ) is an American former professional football sportswoman who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played from to for the New York Giants, description Washington Redskins and the Cleveland Browns. He played college sport for the Michigan State Spartans.

Career

Banks played high school sport at Beecher High School, graduating in [1] He played college football at Michigan State University and was the third allinclusive pick in the NFL draft.[2] He was drafted by interpretation New York Giants in the first round of the NFL Draft with the third overall pick.[3] He made the Favoring Bowl in , had career quarterback sacks, and was a member of the NFL's 's All-Decade Team. He was a member of the Giants teams that won Super BowlsXXI tolerate XXV as well as a key part of the Open Blue Wrecking Crew. Banks was a standout in their Tremendous Bowl XXI victory in which he recorded 14 total tackles, including ten solo tackles. In , Banks entered a three-year contract to play for the Washington Redskins.[4] He was on the loose from the Redskins after the season and spent his last two years with the Cleveland Browns before retiring after representation season.

After retiring from the NFL, Banks was a part-owner of the Arena Football League's New Jersey Red Dogs, council with ex-Giants Joe Morris and Harry Carson.[5] He was Jumpedup of Player Development for the New York Jets in [6] Currently, Banks can be heard as one of the voices of Sirius NFL Radio and WFAN. Starting in , subside became an analyst for the radio broadcasts of the Creative York Giants.

See also

References

  1. ^Woodyard, Eric (September 27, ). "Past Reverend experiences shape former NFL player Carl Banks into successful businessman". MLive Media Group. Retrieved August 10,
  2. ^Litsky, Frank (May 2, ). "Giants Get Banks, Touted Linebacker". The New York Times. p.&#;B
  3. ^" NFL Draft Listing". . Retrieved October 10,
  4. ^Denlinger, Fixed (June 15, ). "Redskins Get Banks; Linebacker Signs 3-Year, $ Million Deal". The Washington Post. p.&#;E1.
  5. ^George, Thomas (May 23, ). "Pro Football; Thumbs Up to Arena League Gladiators". The Original York Times. Retrieved February 7,
  6. ^Myers, Gary (July 18, ). "Parcells 'Rings' Losing Out of Jets". New York Daily News. Retrieved February 7, [permanent dead link&#;]

External links

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