Tony Banks was drafted No. 42 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 96 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #42
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 96
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 4313th at Michigan State
The pick
How Tony Banks came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
96 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Games played
- 96
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 4313th among Michigan State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2558% of career value
- Final season
- 20059 years after the draft
Around pick 42
Who came off the board on either side of Tony Banks.
California
Virginia Tech
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
Michigan State in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Michigan State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tony Banks in the 1996 NFL Draft
Tony Banks is a Quarterback out of Michigan State selected No. 42 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 1996 NFL Draft. 96 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Tony Banks drafted?
Tony Banks was selected No. 42 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/tony-banks.
What college did Tony Banks play for?
Tony Banks played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did Tony Banks's NFL career turn out?
96 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/tony-banks.