Born: June 13, 1994- Cary, North Carolina
2024:  Years as a Lion: 4th  Years in CFL: 4th   Status: American
Career Games: 47   Playoffs: 4    Grey Cup: 0

Acquired:

Josh signed with the Lions as a free agent in January 2021. He then inked a two-year extension in January 2023.

Highlights:

2023: Once again a reliable force in the run-stopping game, Banks recorded 11 defensive tackles and a sack across 17 regular season games. ‘Night Train’ added one more defensive stop in the Western Semi-Final win over Calgary.

2022: ‘The Night Train’ was once again a big piece to the defensive line in his second season in orange, recording 15 defensive tackles in 16 regular season contests and adding four defensive stops in two playoff starts.

2021: following an impressive showing in training camp, Banks made the active roster and would go on to appear in all 14 games while starting at defensive tackle. A reliable run-stopper, Banks recorded 15 defensive tackles including a pair for a loss.

2017-18: Josh signed with the New York Giants as a non-drafted free agent in May 2017 and would spend most of the next two seasons on the practice squad. He suited up in all four pre-season games in 2018.

College:
2012-2016: Suited up in 43 games at Wake Forest, recording 107 total tackles, 17.5 tackles for a loss, five sacks, one interception, a touchdown, three pass knockdowns, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He added a pair of sacks in the Deamon Deacons’ 2016 Military Bowl win over Temple.