Marcus Banks

ACQUIRED BY BUCS:

Signed by Tampa Bay as a free agent on May 10, 2024.

ACQUIRED BY BUCS:

Signed by Tampa Bay as a free agent on May 10, 2024.

Was waived on Aug. 27, 2024 and re-signed to the team's practice squad the next day.

Was waived/injured on Aug. 1, 2025.

Signed to Tampa Bay's practice squad on Nov. 18, 2025.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Has appeared in three career games for the Buccaneers, playing exclusively on special teams.

2025 HIGHLIGHTS:

Was elevated from the practice squad for the Week 12 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

Made his NFL debut in that game, playing nine special teams snaps.

Was elevated from the practice squad for the Week 13 win over Arizona, appearing exclusively on special teams — playing 10 snaps.

Was elevated from the practice squad for the Week 14 game against the New Orleans Saints, playing 12 special teams snaps.

COLLEGE:

Appeared in 49 career games across five seasons at Alabama (2019-21) and Mississippi State (2022-23), tallying 73 tackles, five passes defensed, one interception, and one fumble recovery returned for a touchdown.

His fumble recovery returned for a touchdown came in his final collegiate game — the 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl, which was played at Raymond James Stadium.

Was invited to the 2024 College Gridiron Showcase.

Spent time at cornerback and special teams until his final season in 2023, where he switched to safety.

PERSONAL:

Received 25 collegiate offers coming out of Dekaney High School (Houston, Texas).

Selected to play in the All-American Bowl in San Antonio.

Participated in Nike's "The Opening" Finals in Frisco, Texas, in 2018.