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NegativeDepth ChartAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bankston receives a few second-team reps and a lot of third-team reps in practice and hasn't stood out. John Harbaugh said he likes Bankston's talent but Bankston is behind the other backs in terms of his understanding of the offense. Unless practice rep distribution changes, he is not making the 53-man roster.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 15, 2026Big Blue View

Gets a few second-team reps and a lot of third-team reps; hasn't really stood out in practice. John Harbaugh said he likes Bankston's talent, but Bankston is behind the other backs in terms of his understanding of the offense. Unless practice rep distribution changes, he is not making the 53-man roster.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Big Blue View

Long-shot candidate for the 53-man roster. Head coach John Harbaugh noted Bankston 'has had big plays, too.' Expected to see significant snaps in preseason game vs. the Vikings.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Long shot for the 53-man roster at running back; Harbaugh noted he 'has had big plays, too.' Expected to see significant snaps in preseason game vs. the Vikings.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Long shot to make the 53-man roster.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 9, 2026Big Blue View

Long shot to make the 53-man roster.

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PositiveRoleAug 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bankston scored on three straight dives between center Bryan Hudson and right guard Evan Neal in a live contact goal line drill at the end of practice, demonstrating early success in short-yardage situations during camp.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 3, 2026Big Blue View

Long shot to make the 53-man roster; behind Dante Miller in the running back competition.

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PositiveDepth ChartJul 26, 2026Big Blue View

Bankston, 23, is listed as a long shot at running back but the source notes he probably has the best chance among the long shots (Gray, Miller, Bankston) to make the roster if Skattebo, Tracy, and Singletary are healthy; age and upside favor the undrafted free agent.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 24, 2026Big Blue View

Potential to challenge for a roster spot and displace Devin Singletary at running back, though the source doubts this will occur; part of the uncertainty around Giants roster decisions.

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NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026Big Blue View

Undrafted 23-year-old running back competing for practice squad spot with Dante Miller (27) and Eric Gray (26). Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy, and fullback Patrick Ricard are locked into roster spots, with veteran Devin Singletary also likely secured. The source frames Bankston's path as dependent on whether he can demonstrate enough upside relative to older competition.

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NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026Big Blue View

Undrafted free agent running back who probably has to make an impression on kickoff return to have a chance to make the 53-man roster; practice squad spot seems more likely. Averaged 36.2 yards on 12 kickoff returns with two touchdowns for New Mexico State in 2025.

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PositiveDepth ChartNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Listed on the Giants' pre-training camp depth chart as a reserve running back. The source raises the possibility that Bankston could knock Devin Singletary off the roster, suggesting he is a player to monitor during training camp.

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NegativeRoleNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Bankston, 23, is competing for a roster or practice squad spot at running back. Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy, fullback Patrick Ricard, and veteran Devin Singletary are locked into roster spots, leaving Bankston to compete against Dante Miller (27) and Eric Gray (26) for a practice squad spot.

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NegativeDepth ChartNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Bankston, 23, is competing for a roster or practice squad spot at running back. Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy, fullback Patrick Ricard, and veteran Devin Singletary are locked into roster spots, leaving Bankston to compete with Dante Miller (27) and Eric Gray (26) for remaining practice squad opportunities.

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NegativeDepth ChartNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Bankston, 23, is competing for a roster or practice squad spot at running back behind locked-in starters Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy, fullback Patrick Ricard, and likely veteran Devin Singletary. He must show enough upside to take a practice squad spot away from older competitors Dante Miller, 27, or Eric Gray, 26.

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PositiveRoleNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Listed on the Giants' pre-training camp depth chart at running back. The source raises the possibility that Bankston could challenge Devin Singletary for a roster spot, suggesting he may be a candidate to surprise during training camp.

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NegativeRoleNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Bankston, 23, is competing for a roster or practice squad spot at running back. Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy, and fullback Patrick Ricard are locked into roster spots, and veteran Devin Singletary probably is as well. Bankston must show enough upside to take a practice squad spot away from older competitors Dante Miller, 27, or Eric Gray, 26.

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NegativeDepth ChartNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Listed as a reserve running back on the Giants' pre-training camp depth chart. The source questions whether Bankston could knock Devin Singletary off the roster, but expresses doubt about this outcome.

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NegativeDepth ChartNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

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