Jon Banks (born April 11, 1984) is an American former professional football linebacker who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Montreal Alouettes. He played college football for the Iowa Central Tritons and Iowa State Cyclones. Banks also had stint with the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL).
Early life Banks was born on April 11, 1984, in East Moline, Illinois. He attended United Township High School in East Moline.
College career Banks played college football for the Iowa Central Tritons from 2003 to 2004 and Iowa State Cyclones from 2005 to 2007. He redshirted his first year and earned All-Region honors in 2004 at Iowa Central. Banks then transferred to Iowa State in 2005 and played in 32 games across three seasons. At Iowa State, he made 186 tackles, including 11 for loss, one interception, six pass deflections and one forced fumble. Banks was an All-Big 12 honorable mention in 2006.
Professional career
Buffalo Bills After going undrafted in the 2008 NFL draft, Banks signed with the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent. On August 30, he was released by the team.
Montreal Alouettes On September 19, 2009, Banks signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He made eight tackles and had one interception in two games. Banks spent the rest of the season on the practice roster as the Alouettes won the Grey Cup. In 2010, he dressed in nine games and had 14 tackles and one sack. Banks won another Grey Cup whilst on the injured list. He became a free agent at the end of the season and retired from professional football.
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