Chris Banjo


Ayokunmi Christopher Oluwaseun Banjo is an American football safety for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He played college football at SMU. Banjo was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He has also played for the Green Bay Packers and the New Orleans Saints.

College career

Banjo attended Southern Methodist University, where he played on the SMU Mustangs football team from 2008 to 2011.

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Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

After going undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft, Banjo signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on April 18, 2013. On July 25, 2013, he was released by the Jaguars.

Green Bay Packers

On July 29, 2013, Banjo was signed by the Green Bay Packers.
He was re-signed by the Packers on February 26, 2014. On August 30, 2014, Banjo was released by the Packers during final team cuts. He was signed to the Packers' practice squad the following day. On December 13, 2014, Banjo was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster.
He was re-signed by the Packers on March 10, 2015. Banjo was elected by teammates as a playoff captain after leading the team in special teams tackles in the 2015 season.
On March 8, 2016, Banjo was re-signed by the Packers. He was placed on injured reserve on October 24, 2016. On October 31, 2016, Banjo was waived by the Packers after reaching an injury settlement.

New Orleans Saints

On November 15, 2016, Banjo was signed by the New Orleans Saints. On March 7, 2017, Banjo signed a two-year contract extension with the Saints.
On March 9, 2019, Banjo signed a three-year contract extension with the Saints. He was released on August 31, 2019.

Arizona Cardinals

On September 25, 2019, Banjo was signed by the Arizona Cardinals.
On April 2, 2020, Banjo was re-signed by the Cardinals.

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Personal life

Banjo was born to Nigerian parents who migrated to Houston. His mother died in 2010.
His name, "Oluwaseun", means "We thank God" in Yoruba.