2013: Made his first career start at NC State (8/31) ... Played in nine games, starting in three: at NC State (8/31), against Lamar (9/7) and against Tulane (9/12).

2012: Played in all 12 games, starting in four ... Helped an offensive line that finished the year ranked seventh in the nation in sacks allowed, 17th in rushing, fourth in passing and first in total offense and scoring ... Helped pave the way for Kenneth Dixon to lead the nation in scoring and break Marshall Faulk's NCAA records for most points scored by a freshman in a season, most rushing touchdowns scored by a freshman in a season and most touchdowns (overall) scored by a freshman in a season.

2011: Suffered a season-ending injury in the first game of the year at Southern Miss.

2010 (Copiah-Lincoln CC): Helped guide Co-Lin to the MACJC state championship game and a 9-2 record ... Paved the way for Co-Lin to rush for over 175 yards per game and for the team to average almost 335 offensive yards per game ... Coached by Glenn Davis.

2009 (Copiah-Lincoln CC): Guided Co-Lin to a 6-3 record ... Paved the way for the team to rush for over 118 rushing yards per game ... Coached by Glenn Davis.

High School: Graduated from Jefferson County High School in 2009 ... Earned letters in football and basketball ... Garnered all-state, all-region and all-metro honors ... Named the offensive lineman of the year ... Coached by James Herrington.

Personal: Larry Darnell Banks, Jr. ... Son of Flora Banks ... Born Sept. 4, 1990 in Fayette, Miss. ... Chose Louisiana Tech over Troy, North Texas, Utah State and Arkansas State.