Brandon Banks

Brandon Banks (born July 13, 1994) is an American stock car racing pit crew member and former professional football defensive end. He played college football at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2017.

Professional career

Washington Redskins Banks signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2017. He was waived on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. Banks was promoted to the active roster on November 11, 2017. He was waived by the Redskins on November 14, 2017.

Calgary Stampeders Banks signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL on March 19, 2018. He was placed on the retired list before the start of the season on May 23, and released on August 15. He was waived on September 1, 2018.

BC Lions Banks signed a futures contract with the BC Lions on November 1, 2019. The 2020 CFL season was canceled, and Banks was released on February 3, 2021.

NASCAR In 2018, Banks joined NASCAR's Drive for Diversity Pit Crew Program. He worked for Stewart–Haas Racing until the team's shutdown at the end of the 2024 season, after which he joined 23XI Racing.

Banks was the jackman for the No. 45 Toyota of Tyler Reddick that won the 2026 Daytona 500.