He made the statement two years ago, after deciding to delay the start of his NFL career despite being draft-eligible.
“I don't want to be a second- to sixth-round pick,” Zach Banner said. “I don't even want to be a first round. I want to be the No. 1 overall pick.”
Reminded of that quote early this week at the Senior Bowl, the former USC offensive lineman chuckled.
“I can’t say that anymore,” Banner said of becoming the top pick. “That might have been a little bit of immaturity on my part.