Packers Host Versatile RB Damon Bankston

0:00It's April 9th, you're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered NFL coverage. The Green Bay Packers are hosting New Mexico running back Damon Bankston on an official pre-draft visit as they eyeed the 2026 NFL draft. This five-foot tin, 196-pound back transferred from Weber State and brings serious versatility, especially with the Packers needing, more depth in their backfield. In his 2025 season with the Lobos, Bankston rushed for 635 yards and 5 touchdowns on 114. Carries. He also hauled in 32 passes for 413 yards and 3 scores, plus two kickoff return touchdowns, making him a legit, all-purpose weapon. Bankston's full college career stacks up strong too, with nearly 3,000 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns over four years at Weber, state before transferring. His 115 rushing yards in 2024 forced 52 missed tackles, showing that elusiveness teams

1:00crave. His athletic testing pops, a 4.4340 yard dash, 33 inch vertical, and a relative athletic score of 8.15 out of 10. While not a top big board name, he's ranked as a 36 best back by some scouts, likely landing as a priority free agent post draft. Banker's brass sees him fitting as a run catch return threat, so keep an eye on this visit. It could add that spark to their special teams and backfield. Makes real soon.