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34. Chip Banks

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34. Chip Banks

The Cleveland Browns got exactly what was advertised when they took the USC Linebacker with the number three pick in 1982.  

Banks was electric as a rookie, winning the Defensive Rookie of the Year with the first of what would be four Pro Bowls in five seasons.  Banks also was a First Team All-Pro (1983), and from 1982 to 1986, he was in the discussion as one of the best Linebackers in the business.  

Likely sensing potential contract issues, Banks was traded to San Diego, where he wound up sitting out the 1988 Season when he held out.  With the Browns, Banks had 27.5 Sacks, and in four of his five seasons, he had an Approximate Value of double digits. 

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Linebacker
  • Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 3rd Overall in the NFL Draft 4/27/82.
  • Departed: Traded to the San Diego Chargers with a 1987 1st and 2nd Round Pick for a 1987 1st and 2md Round Pick 4/28/87.
  • Games Played: 73
  • Notable Statistics:

    73 Games Started
    5 Interceptions
    117 Interception Return Yards
    1 Interception Return Touchdown
    6 Fumble Recoveries
    17 Fumble Recovery Yards
    27.5 Quarterback Sacks
    57 Approximate Value

    4 Playoff Games
    1.5 Quarterback Sacks

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    AP Defensive Rookie of the Year (1982)
    First Team All-Pro (1983)
    Pro Bowl (1982, 1983, 1984 & 1985)
    All-Rookie (1982)

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