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Notre Dame Football: 3 ideal NFL landing spots for Aaron Banks

By Brad Weiss

Jan 1, 2021; Arlington, TX, USA; Notre DameÕs Chris Tyree (25) runs the ball as teammate Aaron Banks (69) holds off AlabamaÕs DeMarcco Hellams (29) during the 2021 College Football Playoff Rose Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Robert Franklin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2021; Arlington, TX, USA; Notre DameÕs Chris Tyree (25) runs the ball as teammate Aaron Banks (69) holds off AlabamaÕs DeMarcco Hellams (29) during the 2021 College Football Playoff Rose Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Robert Franklin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Notre Dame football star Aaron Banks. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Notre Dame football star Aaron Banks. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Notre Dame football has a special offensive line in 2020, a group that could see all four starters eligible for the 2021 NFL Draft get selected. From All-Americans to All-ACC players, this is a special group, one that helped the team win ten-or-more games for the fourth straight season.

One player who really stood out in 2020 was Aaron Banks, who would be named a consensus All-American.  Banks did a lot to improve his draft status as well during the Senior Bowl festivities, and here are three ideal landing spots for him in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Notre Dame football: Ideal NFL spot for Aaron Banks, No. 3

Minnesota Vikings

We start in the NFC North, where the Minnesota Vikings are trying to keep pace with the Green Bay Packers. Minnesota has already committed to Kirk Cousins being their quarterback again in 2021, and with guys like Dalvin Cook and Justin Jefferson as playmakers on offense, they have a nice collection of young talent.

However, this is a team that is going to see a lot of change upfront along the offensive line, as there could be several new starters. They have issues at offensive tackle, and in the interior, so Aaron Banks being selected by them would give him a chance to start immediately at the NFL level.

The good thing about Banks is his versatility, as he can play on either side of the line, and could even spell at offensive tackle. Minnesota has the pieces to be a playoff contender next season, and Banks would immediately fill one of the more pressing needs they have entering the 2021 NFL Draft.

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