James Banks

Will play his senior season at Carson-Newman where he looks to be an honors candidate with his combination of size and talent? One of Tennessee's most talented footballers who was involved in several highlight-reel plays during 2003... Led Vols in receiving with 42 catches and 621 yards... Made "Hail Mary" TD catch to end first half at Florida and change momentum to Vols' favor... In five-overtime thriller at Alabama, had seven catches for 103 yards and two TD receptions... Also scored on 25-yard quarterback draw against Crimson Tide and caught key two-point conversion in final extra period... His 20 points vs. Alabama were most by Vol since Jamal Lewis had 24 against Kentucky in 1997... Only Vols receiver with catch in every 2003 game... Spent 2002 season at quarterback, making first career start in 35-17 win at Mississippi State.

Garnered first team All-America honors from Parade, Tom Lemming, Student Sports, SuperPrep, PrepStar, Max Emfinger, Borderwars.com and Street & Smith

Named Indiana's Mr. Football and Defensive Player of Year as senior

Member of East team for U.S. Army All-America Bowl

Part of The Dallas Morning News' Top 100 and The Sporting News' Hot 101

Twice selected to Indianapolis Star Super Team, once as MVP

Named Class 5A All-State his junior and senior seasons

Had 42-2 record as starter and led Ben Davis to Class 5A state titles as junior and senior

Passed for 3,215 yards and 39 TDs and rushed for 1,665 yards and 23 TDs his last two years

Responsible for 94 career high school TDs

Played basketball and ran track at Ben Davis, earning All-State in each sport

Personal bests in track were 10.6 for the 100M, 22.3 for 200M and 49.5 for 400M

Coach at Ben Davis HS: Dick Dullaghan.

Full name is James Richard Banks II

Coach Washington's evaluation: "There's no doubt from an ability standpoint, James can definitely help this football team. He just needs to keep improving."

Born: Aug. 14, 1983.