Warren Bankston

Warren Bankston

Pittsburgh Steelers 42nd overall
RB · Tulane

Warren Bankston is a former running back out of Tulane, selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 42nd overall pick (round 2) in the 1969 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Oakland Raiders.

Draft Details

Year
Round
Round 2
Pick
42nd overall
Position
College

Warren Bankston Career Stats

Career Totals

Rushing yardsRushing averageReceptionsReceiving yardsTotal touchdowns
6844.1382835

Career History

Born: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. · Height: 6-4

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) · Updated Sep 28, 2026

Draft Class Context

Warren Bankston was the 7th of 31 RBs selected in the 1969 draft. The 42nd overall pick has been used 61 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Rob Gronkowski in 2010, who played 164 games. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.

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