[1] He played college football at Michigan State University and was the third overall pick in the 1984 NFL draft.

[3] He made the Pro Bowl in 1987, had 39.5 career quarterback sacks, and was a member of the NFL's 1980's All-Decade Team.

He was a member of the Giants teams that won Super Bowls XXI and XXV as well as a key part of the Big Blue Wrecking Crew.

After retiring from the NFL, Banks was a part-owner of the Arena Football League's New Jersey Red Dogs, along with ex-Giants Joe Morris and Harry Carson.

[6] Currently, Banks can be heard as one of the voices of Sirius NFL Radio and WFAN.