Kam Shanks

Kameron Shanks is an American college football wide receiver and return specialist for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. He previously played for the UAB Blazers and Arkansas Razorbacks.

Early life Shanks attended Prattville High School in Prattville, Alabama, and initially committed to play college football for the Liberty Flames over offers from schools such as Tulane, Jacksonville State, UAB, Southern Miss, and Troy. However, he later flipped his commitment to play for the UAB Blazers.

College career UAB As a freshman in 2023, Shanks returned five kickoffs from 93 yards in four games played and took a redshirt. In week 3 of the 2024 season, he hauled in five receptions for 31 yards and a touchdown versus Arkansas. Shanks finished the 2024 season with 62 catches for 656 yards and six touchdowns, in addition to rushing eight times for 50 yards, while also leading the nation in punt return yards (329) and punt return touchdowns (two). He was named first-team all-conference as a returner, third-team all-conference as a wide receiver, and first-team all-America as a returner. After the season, Shanks entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.

Arkansas Shanks transferred in December 2024 to play for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Wake Forest On January 11, 2026, Shanks announced that he would transfer to Wake Forest.