BREAKING | Notre Dame OL Aaron Banks Declares for 2021 NFL Draft

The 2021 offensive line picture for Notre Dame got a little more cloudy as Aaron Banks has declared for the NFL Draft. 

Banks, a true senior, started 31 games for the Irish over his career while playing in 38 total games. 

The 6-foot-5, 330-pounder made his first start against Navy in 2018 and never looked back as he only gave up two sacks in 844 snaps in 2019. 

The momentum paved the way for a big 2020 for Banks as he was named to several All-American lists and named All-ACC first team along with an appearance in the College Football Playoff. 

Notre Dame will need to replace four starters on the offensive line heading into 2021 as Jarrett Patterson will be the lone returning starter. 

Banks, a former four-star prospect, chose Notre Dame over Cal, Michigan, Nebraska, Oregon and Tennessee. 

The Banks File
- Associated Press All-America First Team
- Sporting News All-America Second Team
- ESPN All-America Team
- All-ACC First Team
- Associated Press First Team All-ACC
- Joe Moore Award Finalists
- ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week vs. Clemson (11/7)
-  Trophy Watch List
- Preseason All-ACC Team
- Pro Football Focus Preseason All-ACC First Team
- Phil Steele Preseason All-Independent First Team
- Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll (Offensive Line – 2019)