2017: Saw action in three games before suffering a season-ending injury ... recorded a solo tackle win a win at Missouri State (Sept. 23).

2016 at Vanderbilt: As a fourth-year Commodore, Banks played in 11 games, serving as a serve safety and special teams contributor ... concluded the season with one solo tackle ... missed early season games against Middle Tennessee and Georgia Tech ... became a valuable member of team's special team coverage units as season endured.

2015 at Vanderbilt: Injuries limited Banks' production as a third-year contributor ... after seeing action in six early-season games, Banks moved from safety to running back only to miss the final six games to injury ... contributed four total tackles – all coming against Georgia – as safety and special teams player.

2014 at Vanderbilt: Banks saw action in all 12 games as a first-year contributor ... participated on special teams and as reserve safety ... registered solo tackles against Missouri and Mississippi State.

2013 at Vanderbilt: Redshirted.

Thornton Township HS: Senior captain ... four-year starter for large public school located in south Chicago suburb ... as senior DB, posted 60 tackles, three INTs and four forced fumbles for 8-3 squad that advanced to state playoffs ... named All-State by both state coaches' and Chicago Tribune ... as junior, contributed four INTs, three fumble recoveries to go with 55 tackles ... started at WR as freshman, moving to safety as sophomore ... during career, registered 156 tackles, 10 INTs and 23 pass breakups.

Personal: Jalen Aaron Banks ... son of Frederick Banks and Amani Wesley ... Born Sept. 10, 1994 ... younger brother, Jauan, is starting WR at school, which has produced many stars, including former Steelers' WR Antwaan Randle El ... participates in Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization in hometown.