Football: WVU Announces 20th Signee
February 10, 2010 03:08 PM | General
February 10, 2010
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University Football Coach Bill Stewart announced today signing of Ishmael Banks, a 6-0, 185, defensive back from Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Va.
Ishmael Banks, DB, 6-0, 185, Richmond, Va./Hargrave Military Academy
Coached by Robert Prunty at Hargrave Military Academy … had four interceptions this past season at Hargrave … rivals prep school third-ranked cornerback and Top 25 nationally …finished with an interception on the goaline against South Alabama … blocked a punt against Walter Reed Prep … runs a 4.49 40-yard dash … coached by Stu Brown at Varina High School in Richmond, Va. … two-time all-Capital District, including first team as a senior … second-team all-region … finished with 47.5 tackles, including four tackles for loss, 15 pass breakups and two forced fumbles as a senior … returned four interceptions for 67 yards and a touchdown … also offered by Maryland and Penn State.
The Mountaineers have now signed 20 newcomers to letters of intent and grants-in-aid for the 2010 season.
