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Deonte Banks, former Maryland DB, snags first NFL interception vs. Commanders
By Ethan Stone
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Deonte Banks snagged his first career interception in the NFL Sunday afternoon for the New York Giants against the Washington Commanders.
Banks, a former Maryland defensive back, made a great over-the-shoulder catch, picking off Commanders QB Sam Howell.
The bank is closed:
Over the shoulder pick! @Giants
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Banks may not have had his first INT on the year until now, but he’s had an incredible rookie season. The former Terp has 4 pass deflections to go alongside 16 tackles.
Banks was obviously well worth the first round pick the Giants used on him this past offseason. Last season in college Banks totaled 8 pass deflections with 1 interception and 25 solo tackles, a good number for a defensive back.
New York leads Washington 14-0. Tyrod Taylor found Saquon Barkley for a 32-yard score following Banks’ interception.
Ethan Stone was an editor for his student newspaper at the University of Tennessee and is now a News Manager for Saturday Tradition.