Buccaneers: Reviewing the 2013 Draft Class

Round 2. Johnthan Banks

The Bucs were without a first round pick in 2013 (Darrelle Revis trade), so Johnthan Banks was the first pick, taken 43rd overall. During his four-year career at Mississippi St, he picked off 16 passes, and some compared Banks to Aqib Talib. With comparisons like that, the Bucs believed they were getting a steal in the second round of the draft.

Banks did perform, to a point. He did put up seven interceptions over his first two seasons, including a pick-six in 2014. However, he never became the dominant “press” corner that the team felt he would. He never became a big difference maker, he was just another cornerback. He fell out of favor with the team, and saw his role reduced. In 2015, Banks only started seven games as opposed to 14 the year before.

By November of this past season, Banks was traded. He’s now a member of the Bears, so it’s hard to give a really high grade when looking at the draft from a Bucs standpoint.

GRADE: D