Texas' Kelvin Banks, Quinn Ewers among On3's most impactful players of 2024 season

Texas has several irreplaceable players ahead of the 2024 college football season.

Two of the most talented Longhorns on Steve Sarkisian's roster this year are left tackle Kelvin Banks and quarterback Quinn Ewers. That's not to say there aren't several other irreplaceable players on the roster, such as linebacker Anthony Hill, but Banks and Ewers are among the top players in the country.

On3 recently revealed its Top 25 most impact players of the 2024 college football season and the Texas duo made the cut. Banks lands at No. 11 overall.

"The Longhorns’ left tackle had the highest pass-blocking grade among all power conference tackles, per On3’s Clark Brooks. He allowed just a single sack in 2023, and will again be responsible for protecting Quinn Ewers’ blindside. He stands to be the first Texas OL drafted in the first round since Mike Williams in 2002," Jesse Simonton said of Banks placement in the ranking.

Ewers, who many feel is a favorite to take home the Heisman Trophy this season, lands at No. 16 on On3's most impactful players.

"Ewers has the most pure arm talent in the SEC, capable of making off-platform throws and downfield shots. He improved his accuracy tremendously in his second season as Texas’ starter (58% to 69%). If he can stay healthy and live up to his top-ranked recruit billing, he should seriously contend for the Heisman Trophy this fall. Ewers’ biggest challenge is establishing chemistry with a completely new cast of weapons," Simonton said.

The sky is the limit for what Banks and Ewers can accomplish in 2024. With another strong showing, the Texas duo could find themselves selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Other notable players on On3's ranking include Michigan defensive back Will Johnson, LSU left tackle Will Campbell, Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden, and Georgia quarterback Carson Beck.

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