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Ardell Banks stats, 2026

Kent State (3–5, Mid-American). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Ardell Banks is a wide receiver for Kent State (3–5). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 40th in yards per catch (18.7), 329th in receiving yards (224), 361st in explosive catches (16+ yards) (4), in 7 games. This week: Kent State at Sacramento State.

Receiving yards224329th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches12482nd of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch18.740th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Explosive catches (16+ yards)4361st of 657 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Ardell Banks?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Junior
Height
6-4
Weight
195 pounds
Number
No. 1
Hometown
Massillon, OH
High school
Massillon Washington (Massillon, OH)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 600 in the 2023 class, signed with Kentucky

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Ardell Banks's receiving stats

He's 40th of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (18.7) and 329th of 682 receivers and tight ends in receiving yards (224).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards224329th of 682
Catches12482nd of 682
Yards per catch18.740th of 675

The season

Ardell Banks's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 361st of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (4).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)4361st of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Ardell Banks's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2024Kent State22010.00—
2025Kent State1220517.125
2026Kent State1222418.700
Career2644917.325

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Ardell Banks's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2024Kent State+0.29+0.29—0.63%
2025Kent State+0.54+0.5420.0%7.03%
2026Kent State+0.02+0.0240.0%0.66%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Ardell Banks's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
2vs. WoffordW 36–1536201
3at Ohio StateL 3–5913100
4vs. Ball StateW 26–1358200
5vs. OhioL 10–1360201
6at Western MichiganL 7–380000
7at South FloridaL 2–2939202
8vs. AkronW 35–2018300

FAQ

Questions about Ardell Banks

What position does Ardell Banks play?

Ardell Banks plays wide receiver for Kent State, which is 3–5 this season.

Where is Ardell Banks from, and what year is he?

Ardell Banks is a junior wide receiver for Kent State, listed at 6-4 and 195 pounds, from Massillon, OH.

How tall is Ardell Banks, and how much does he weigh?

Ardell Banks is listed at 6-4 and 195 pounds on Kent State's 2026 roster.

What year is Ardell Banks?

Ardell Banks is a junior, from the 2023 recruiting class.

What are Ardell Banks's career stats?

Over 3 seasons (2024–2026), Ardell Banks has 26 catches for 449 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Who does Ardell Banks play for?

Kent State (3–5, Mid-American), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 1.

Is Ardell Banks eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Ardell Banks was in the 2023 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Ardell Banks play in his last game?

Week 8 vs. Akron: 18 receiving yards, 3 catches. Kent State won 35–20.

Where did Ardell Banks go to high school?

Massillon Washington (Massillon, OH). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 600 in the 2023 class, signed with Kentucky.

What are Ardell Banks's stats this season?

224 receiving yards, 12 catches, 18.7 yards per catch, 4 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 7 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Ardell Banks rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 40th of 675 in yards per catch, 329th of 682 in receiving yards, 361st of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards).

When does Ardell Banks play next?

Kent State visits Sacramento State Fri, Oct 30, 10:30 PM ET on ESPN2. The numbers' pick: Kent State.

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