MOBILE, Ala. | South Alabama junior Yam Banks was selected as a preseason All-American by Phil Steele, released by the publication earlier this week.
He earned fourth-team honors on the preseason team.
A returning all-conference and All-American selection, he finished the season with a team-high six interceptions including one in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. Banks finished with 50 total tackles, including 35 solo stops with six tackles for loss. He also recorded 11 pass breakups.
South Alabama opens the 2023 season on the road at Tulane on September 2 in New Orleans.