Tony Banks (American football)

Tony Banks (born April 17, 1973) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL).

Banks played college football at Michigan State University, where he earned All-Big Ten honors. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the second round (42nd overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft.

Throughout his NFL career, Banks played for several teams, including the St. Louis Rams (1996-1998), Baltimore Ravens (1999-2001), Washington Redskins (2002-2003), and Houston Texans (2004-2005). He is perhaps best known for his time with the Baltimore Ravens, where he shared quarterbacking duties with Trent Dilfer and helped lead the team to a Super Bowl XXXV victory in 2001. While Dilfer started in the Super Bowl, Banks played a significant role in the Ravens' regular season success that year.

After his playing career, Banks transitioned into broadcasting, working as a football analyst.