We can only imagine what was going through the mind of Kelvin Banks Jr., as he sat with his nearest and dearest, waiting to learn his fate during the 2025 NFL Draft. The former University of Texas player was likely on pins and needles while waiting to hear his name called so that he could learn if his college football career could be continued with the pros,

I t's safe to say that Kelvin Banks Jr. is pumped up to be a Saint. The New Orleans Saints' first-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft laid out his goals right away in a conference ca

Unfortunately for Kelvin Banks Jr., the biggest moment of his young career was a little bit overshadowed. As the former Texas offensive tackle was selected by the Saints with the No. 9 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, the ESPN broadcast cut to Banks and his family, who were celebrating in an emotional moment full of happy tears.