1Ardell Banks
WR · RS JR/TR
4-JRTRANSFER
Kentucky → Kent State
Kentucky → Kent StateCurrent depth chart
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Bio
Ardell Banks is a 6'4" wide receiver for Kent State who transferred from Kentucky. A three-star recruit from Massillon, Ohio, Banks redshirted during his lone season at Kentucky before joining the Golden Flashes. In 2024, he appeared in 7 games and recorded 20 receiving yards. During the 2025 season, Banks played in 11 games, catching 12 passes for 205 yards and 2 touchdowns while averaging 17.1 yards per reception. He posted a season-long 38-yard reception at Texas Tech and scored touchdowns against Massachusetts and Akron. From Massillon · Massillon, OH.
Ardell Banks appeared in 11 of 12 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassRedshirt JuniorHeight6'4"Weight195 lbHometownMassillon, OHHigh schoolMassillonRecruiting3 · No. 600 national · 2023 classConferenceMid-AmericanPrevious schoolKentuckyTransfer year2026
Production · 2025
Rushing
5
YDS
Receiving
12
REC
205
YDS
2
TD
17.1
YDS/REC
Career path
MASSILLONMassillon, OH
KENTUCKY2023
KENT STATE2024 — present
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