
TJ Banks brings size, range, and playmaking juice to Louisville’s secondary
In the 2026 season, TJ Banks has already flashed early-impact ability for Louisville, posting 6 total tackles, 1 pass breakup, and 1 QB hurry through the opener, while spring reports also noted an interception returned for a touchdown. He’s a 6-3, 200-pound junior safety with legit length and versatility, and he arrived from Ole Miss after logging 20 tackles in 2025 across 14 games. Why care? He looks like a physical, rangy DB who can play downhill, cover space, and add splash plays — the kind of transfer who can fit a winning defense if the role keeps expanding.





