Dexter Banks II
 Banks warming up for his final collegiate home game at Sanford Stadium. | |
| No. 13 – Retired | |
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| Position: | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | June 4, 2009 (aged 51) Savannah, GA |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Benedictine Military High School |
| College: | University of Georgia |
| ISFL Draft: | 2031 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8 |
| DSFL Draft: | 2030 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2 |
| Career history | |
| Roster status: | Retired |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Dexter Quintavious Banks II (born January 4, 2009) was an American football player who was drafted in the first round of the Season 17 NSFL Draft by the Orange County Otters. He is a 2x Ultimus Champion, having won the championship his first two years in the league (S18 and S19). Banks played Wide Receiver his first five years in the league before switching to Quarterback prior to Season 23.
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Early years
A native of Savannah, GA, Banks was the second of five children raised by single-mother Remicent Charles. After years of begging his mother to sign him up for the local youth football league, Remy Charles finally gave in and signed her son up for the seventh grade football team. Local coaches quickly recognized the raw talent Banks possesed, and he received a scholarship to attend Benedictine Military High School in Savannah. Banks started his first varsity High School game in Ninth grade, and he compiled 264 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns on 11 carries, 182 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns on 5 receptions, and 2 punt returns for touchdowns. The next day Banks received his first 8 collegiate scholarship offers. Over Banks' high school career he broke the GHSA records for receiving yards and punt returns for touchdowns with 55 and 23 respectively. In the final composite football recruiting rankings, Banks was a 5 star and top 20 player in the nation. As a highly coveted recruit, Banks did his due dilligence and took visits across the nation to top programs before he made his viral commitment via Twitter on January 3, 2024. The video opened to Banks standing in front of three hats: Oklahoma, Georgia, and Clemson. After the typical gracious pleasantries of any commitment, Banks picked up the Clemson hat before pausing, tossing it aside, and proclaiming "Just kidding I'm a *explative* Dawg". The video then cut to Banks doing gentle "snow angels" in a pile of Bulldog puppies.
College career
Banks' Freshman year, he was arrested for a minor charge prior to the season opener. The arrest caused Banks to be suspended for the first 4 games of the season. Once Banks regained eligibility he spent the next three games playing exclusively on special teams punt and kickoff coverage. It wasn't until the eighth game of the season against the University of Kentucky that Banks received snaps on Offense. In that game Banks caught two balls for 29 yards. Banks put up solid numbers the rest of the season, including a 6 reception 107 yard performance in a losing effort during the SEC title game against Alabama. UGA finished the year at 11-3 after an Outback Bowl victory over Nebraska. Banks' 23 receptions, 312 yards, and 2 touchdowns were enough to earn him second team Freshman All-SEC Honors. Banks used a no non-sense spring camp to develop into a starter for the team prior to his successful Sophomore campaign. Banks finished the season with 67 receptions, 904 yards, and 8 touchdowns which helped lead UGA to an SEC Championship and Cotton Bowl Semi-Final appearance. The following year Banks was made a team captain and garnered all sorts of pre-season All-American honors. Banks' Junior season lived up to the hype and helped to finally put UGA over the top and win a National Championship. The 72 receptions, 1152 receiving yards, and 11 touchdowns allowed Banks to rack up the post season honors including: the Biletnikoff Award, first team All-SEC, first team All-American, and a seventh place finish in the Heisman voting.
College career statistics
| Regular & Post Season | Receiving | Rushing | Special Teams | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | Position | Games | Receptions | Yards | TD | Attempts | Yards | TD | Tackles | KO Returns | Yards | TD | Punt Returns | Yards | TD |
| 2028 (S13) | Georgia Bulldogs | WR | 10 | 23 | 312 | 2 | 4 | 52 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 72 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| 2029 (S14) | Georgia Bulldogs | WR | 14 | 67 | 904 | 8 | 7 | 92 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 258 | 0 | 18 | 262 | 1 |
| 2030 (S15) | Georgia Bulldogs | WR | 15 | 72 | 1152 | 11 | 5 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 192 | 1 | 16 | 236 | 0 |
| Career | 39 | 182 | 2368 | 21 | 16 | 213 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 522 | 1 | 35 | 510 | 1 | ||
Professional career
DSFL Career
Season 16
Banks II finished his first full year in the DSFL with 74 receptions (T-3rd), 985 yards (2nd), and 6 receiving Touchdowns (2nd). Kansas City made the playoffs as the 2 seed in the NFC, but lost to Portland in the first round by a score of 13-23.
Season 17
For the second straight season, Banks II finished top 3 in all major receiving categories. His 12 Touchdowns in his final DSFL year pushed him to 18 for his career which is tied for 4th best mark all-time. After the completion of the season, Banks II would be voted the S17 Wide Receiver of the Year. Unfortunately, his statistical success did not translate to team successs, as Kansas City made a first round exit from the playoffs once again.
| Ht | Wt | 40‑yd dash | 20‑ss | 3‑cone | Vert jump | Broad | BP | Wonderlic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
198 lb (90 kg) |
4.39 s | 4.19 s | 6.81 s | 36.5 in (0.93 m) |
10 ft 2 in (3.10 m) |
17 reps | 13 |
DSFL Career Statistics
| Regular Season | Receiving | Special Teams | ||||||||||
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| Season | Team | Position | Games | Receptions | Yards | TD | KO Returns | Yards | TD | Punt Returns | Yards | TD |
| 2031 (S16) | Kansas City | WR | 14 | 74 | 985 | 6 | 6 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2032 (S17) | Kansas City | WR | 14 | 64 | 934 | 12 | 32 | 552 | 0 | 27 | 196 | 0 |
| Career | 28 | 138 | 1,919 | 18 | 38 | 625 | 0 | 27 | 196 | 0 | ||
NSFL Career
Season 18
Banks II played his Rookie year in the NSFL as the third option on a talented Orange County team. However, Banks quickly established a connection with his Quarterback, Franklin Armstrong, leading to his first receiving Touchdown against the Philadelphia Liberty in week 2. Banks best outing of his rookie season came in week 4 against the Arizona Outlaws where he reeled in 6 catches for 79 yards and 1 Touchdown. Orange County went on to win all three of their playoff games by less than one score, including a 16-10 win over Yellowknife in Ultimus XIIX.
Season 19
In his second season, Banks II only improved his statistics slightly, but the team was dominant throughout the year. Orange County finished with a league best 114 point differential. Orange County skated back to the Ultimus and defeated Yellowknife for a second straight season. The Ultimus XIX Championship marked the teams third straight and eighth overall.
Season 21
Season 21 would be Banks II final season in Orange County. It was also his best statistical receiving season across the board to that point. His 11 Touchdowns were good for third best in the league and were no doubt a big reason he was selected to the S21 Pro Bowl Roster. The receiving trio of Banks II, Mongo, and Blaze helped Franklin Armstrong to his third straight MVP season and the Otters to the best overall record of 10-3. His regular season was highlighted by consistent performances as he never broke 100 yards receiving. His top single game performance was no doubt Week 3 against the defending champion, Austin Cooperheads. Banks II reeled in 5 catches for 89 yards, but 3 of his receptions went for Touchdowns. In the Conference Championship game, Orange County faced off against the New Orleans Second Line. Banks II led the team in receptions (6) and yards (101), but it was not enough to ultimately win the game. The Second Line would win the game in Overtime after the Otters were unable to score after New Orleans kicked a field goal on the opening drive. New Orleans would go on to beat Yellow Knife in the Ultimus and claim the Season 21 title. Following the season an expansion draft was announced which would bring in two new teams, Sarasota and Honolulu. Banks II and Orange County discussed intently if they would use a protection on their S17 receiver. Ultimately, both sides decidedly to mutually part ways and allow Banks to find new home with an expansion team.
Season 22
Season 22 marked Dexter Banks II first year with the brand new expansion team, the Sarasota Sailfish. It was an up and down season for the entire team, and Banks II productivity suffered majorly while the team tried to find their offensive identity. In the first 3 weeks, Banks II only had 5 receptions for a combined 69 yards (nice) and no touchdowns. His production picked up to levels more in line with his career average from weeks 4 through 7 as he averaged 88 yards per game, but still had not managed to find the endzone yet. In week 8, Banks II along with the rest of the Sarasota team faced a very important swing game against the Orange County Otters. This was Banks II first time facing the team that drafted him in the first round of the Season 17 draft. Unfortunately for Banks II, it was not the homecoming that he had hoped for as he was completely shutdown by the fanta curtain. In the loss, he recorded no statistics for the game: no catches, no rushes, no kick returns. At this point in the season, Sarasota was 3-5 but had a decent chance to still make the final playoff spot in the NSFC. They decided to trade for Rose Jenkins in hopes that she could bolster the offense with better quarterback play. The move worked out for the Sailfish as they finished the season 6-7 and made the playoffs. It also helped Banks II immensely as he and Rose had an immediate connection. In the final 5 games with Rose Jenkins at QB, Banks combined for 29 receptions, 519 yards, and 2 scores. Unfortunately for the expansion team, they seemed too young and inexperienced in their wildcard game, as they fell to the eventual Ultimus Champs, Colorado, 36-14. After the season, Dexter Banks II was rewarded with his second consecutive and overall Pro Bowl appearance.
Season 23
Around mid-way through Season 22 there were behind the scenes conversations between Dexter Banks II and the Sarasota front office where they discussed the lack of a long-term solution at the Quarterback position in Sarasota. Banks II was very happy in his new home with all of his Sarasota teammates, but with him reaching the apex of his career he didn’t want to be a part of a major rebuilding project without an heir apparent Quarterback, especially as a Wideout. The idea was broached for Banks II to attempt to swap positions. After several workouts behind closed doors, the Sarasota front office was pleased with what they saw out of Banks II potential to play Quarterback at the pro-level and so they agreed that following Season 22 and the retirement of Rose Jenkins, they would allow Dexter to take over the reins of the offense. The immediate worry outside the organization was the production that the team would lose from Banks II leaving the receiver position. However, the young talent in the receiving core did a good job of filling the void left by Banks II. Banks himself had a very inconsistent season with great highs and terrible lows. Perhaps his best statistical game came in week 12 when he threw for 3 Touchdowns and 312 yards. He also found the endzone on the ground that game. A few weeks before that against Orange County he had thrown 2 interceptions to lose the lead including 1 that was brought back for a Touchdown. The lack of consistency from Banks II and the team’s defense led to an 8-8 record and missing the playoffs.
Season 24
Season 24 was a perfect storm for Banks’ sophomore Quarterback campaign. The league expanded to a 16 game schedule and Sarasota decided to switch to an offensive air raid philosophy. The Sailfish got off to a fast start by ripping off six straight wins to start the season, including a large upset at Preseason Ultimus favorite, Colorado. Banks scored three touchdowns and registered a 104.1 passer rating in the week 3 win. Other notable single game performances for Banks came down the stretch of the regular season in week 12, week 15, and week 16. Sarasota routed Baltimore in week 12 largely due to scouring defense and Banks having his way offensively. Banks had over 400 total yards to go along with 3 scores and no picks. Banks was a picture of efficiency in week 15 against Yellowknife when he threw for four touchdowns and no interceptions. And finally, in a week 16 meaningless matchup against Chicago, Banks decided to go off. He threw the ball over 50 times leading to a 410 yard passing game and the 47 points that he lead the Sailfish to was a franchise record. The air raid allowed Banks to become the first 5,000 yard passer in 14 seasons, since Borckus Maximus threw for 5026 in 2025. Overall, Banks’ 5033 is the ninth highest mark of all-time. In the wildcard playoff round Banks and the fish had to sneak by a revitalized Chicago team. Banks’ 1 yard run with 2:55 remaining in the game proved to be the only difference. Heartbreak came ion the conference championship game when the Yeti edged out Sarasota by a score of 24 to 20. The sailfish struggled to finish drives and convert third and fourth downs despite their 416 yards of total offense. In the postseason, Dexter Banks was named the ISFL’s Offensive Player of the Year and finished second in MVP voting behind Wolfie McDummy.
NSFL Career Statistics
| Regular Season | Receiving | Passing | Rushing | Special Teams | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | Position | Games | Receptions | Yards | TD | Completions | Attempts | Yards | Completion % | TD | Int | Rating | Attempts | Yards | TD | KO Returns | Yards | TD | Punt Returns | Yards | TD |
| 2033 (S18) | Otters | WR | 13 | 46 | 545 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2034 (S19) | Otters | WR | 13 | 51 | 743 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2035 (S20) | Otters | WR | 13 | 45 | 675 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 271 | 0 |
| 2036 (S21) | Otters | WR | 13 | 57 | 824 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 155 | 0 |
| 2037 (S22) | Sailfish | WR | 13 | 60 | 939 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 195 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2038 (S23) | Sailfish | QB | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 279 | 510 | 3453 | 54.7% | 21 | 13 | 79 | 88 | 414 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2039 (S24) | Sailfish | QB | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 339 | 629 | 5033 | 53.9% | 32 | 19 | 84.7 | 114 | 619 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 65 | 259 | 3,726 | 26 | 618 | 1,139 | 8,486 | 54.3% | 53 | 32 | 82.1 | 202 | 1,023 | 7 | 10 | 195 | 0 | 55 | 426 | 0 | ||
Achievements and records
• S17 DSFL Wide Receiver of the Year • S24 ISFL Offensive Player of the Year • T-4th All-Time DSFL Receiving Touchdowns (18) • Ultimus XIIX Champion • Ultimus XIX Champion • Pro Bowl Selection (S21, S22, S24)
