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Notre Dame OL Aaron Banks Declares For The NFL Draft

As expected, Notre Dame senior guard Aaron Banks has declared for the NFL Draft

Bryan Driskell

Notre Dame will now have four starting offensive linemen to replace in 2021, as senior guard Aaron Banks has declared for the NFL Draft.

The Irish left guard earned first-team All-American honors from ESPN and AFCA, and his strong senior season likely boosted his draft stock.

Banks started the last 30 games for Notre Dame at left guard. During Notre Dame's 42-26 win over Florida State, the Irish lost left tackle Liam Eichenberg for several series, and Banks bumped out and handled himself well at the position. Banks has a unique combination of size, power and athleticism, which makes him a very intriguing player.

The Alameda, Calif. native overcame a broken foot during the spring, making the fact he answered the bell week after week even more impressive.

Notre Dame was already set to lose Eichenberg, Robert Hainsey and Tommy Kraemer. With Banks now gone the Irish will have to completely revamp its starting offensive line in 2021. Center Jarrett Patterson is the only expected starter back next season.

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BRYAN DRISKELL

Bryan Driskell is the publisher of Irish Breakdown and has been covering Notre Dame football for over a decade. A former college football player and coach, Bryan and Irish Breakdown bring a level of expertise and analysis that is unmatched. From providing in depth looks at the Fighting Irish, breaking news stories and honest recruiting analysis, Irish Breakdown has everything Notre Dame football fans want and need. Bryan was previous a football analyst for Blue & Gold Illustrated before launching Irish Breakdown. He coached college football at Duquesne University, Muhlenberg College, Christopher Newport University, Wittenberg University and Defiance College. During his coaching career he was a pass game coordinator, recruiting coordinator, quarterbacks coach, running backs coach and wide receivers coach. Bryan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Salisbury University, where he played quarterback for the Sea Gulls. You can email Bryan at bryan@irishbreakdown.com. Become a premium Irish Breakdown member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and our premium message board! Click on the link below for more. BECOME A MEMBER Be sure to stay locked into Irish Breakdown all the time! Follow Bryan on Twitter: @CoachD178Like and follow Irish Breakdown on FacebookSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown YouTube channelSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter

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