University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

Doug Banks was a standout receiver and return specialist for the Lopers from 1987-90. The Imperial native set new school records for career receptions (121), career receiving yards (2,190) and career receiving touchdowns (20). These marks still rank in the UNK all-time top 10.
 
On special teams, he brought back two kickoffs and one punt for scores in his career. He currently has the fifth highest kick return average (22.99) in a career as well as ranking sixth in career punt return average (10.92).
 
Having nine TD catches in 1988 and tallying a career-high 197 yards in a 45-42 win over Northwest Missouri State in his final collegiate game, Banks was part of UNK's transition from NAIA into NCAA Division II. He also is one of just seven Lopers to be named a Harlon Hill candidate, earning the honor in 1990. 
 
After signing a free agent deal with the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, he played professionally in Europe, helping the Stockholm (Sweden) Nordic Vikings win the 1994 and 1995 European Super Bowls.
 
Holding a B.S. and Master's in Physical Education from UNK, he returned to the Lopers to lead the wide receivers for three seasons. Banks then moved into collegiate athletic administration and currently is an Associate A.D. for Track & Field/Development at the University of Kansas