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  • Bud Elliott

    Bud Elliott

    Zach Banner Commits To USC Over Washington

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    Zach Banner, a massive offensive tackle recruit out of Lakewood (Wa.) Lakes High School, has committed to USC. Banner stands 6’9” and weighs 310 pounds. He holds more than 20 scholarship offers, including Oklahoma, Washington, Arizona, Arizona State, Arkansas, Auburn, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Notre Dame and Oregon. Most sites rank Banner as a four-star prospect.

    Banner is the son of Oakland Raider great Lincoln Kennedy. He made waves in recruiting circles as the film from his sophomore year debuted on Youtube. And while Banner perhaps has not developed quite like some have hoped, he is still a very good prospect.

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  • Jordan Esco

    Zach Banner Recruiting: Announcing Commitment Decision Monday At 5:15 EST

    Zach Banner, the massive offensive tackle from Lakewood (Wa.) is announcing his college destination Monday afternoon at 5:15 EST. Banner stands 6’9” and weighs in at 310 pounds. Banner is the son of former NFL All-Pro tackle Lincoln Kennedy and is one of the better offensive tackle prospects in the country. Here’s our take on Banner from the Top 25 Uncommitted Recruits article:

    Zach Banner is yet another top offensive lineman from the West Coast The 6’9”, 330-pound offensive tackle is considering much of the Pac-12, but USC is thought to hold the lead. While he didn’t improve as much as some expected during his high school career, Banner is still a consensus four-star player.

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