Keshawn Banks

Keshawn Duvall Banks (born December 21, 1999) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs and was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2023.

Early life Banks was born on December 21, 1999, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He attended Rio Rancho High School and played football, basketball and track; he won three varsity letters while playing football and helped the team compile an undefeated 13–0 record and win the state championship in 2016. He received all-district, all-metro and all-state honors while being the metro defensive player of the year and being invited to the North–South all-star game. He started seven games in 2020 and had 14 tackles, being named honorable mention All-MWC. In his final season, 2022, he was named honorable mention all-conference and made 40 tackles, 11.5 tackles-for-loss and 3.5 sacks. He ended his collegiate career having started his final 47 games and placed sixth in school history with 42 tackles-for-loss; he also had 137 tackles.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers After going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, Banks was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent. He had five tackles and two quarterback pressures in preseason. He was released at the final roster cuts and subsequently re-signed to the practice squad. After having appeared in no regular season games, he was elevated to the active roster for the team's divisional round playoff game and made his debut in their loss to the San Francisco 49ers, appearing on nine special teams snaps and two defensive snaps.

Banks signed a reserve/future contract with the Packers on January 22, 2024. He was released by Green Bay on August 27.

New England Patriots On October 23, 2024, Banks signed with the New England Patriots practice squad. He was released by the Patriots on December 10, having appeared in three games for the team.

Arizona Cardinals On December 18, 2024, the Arizona Cardinals signed Banks to their practice squad.

Michigan Panthers On October 9, 2024, Banks signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL). His contract was terminated on October 22 to sign with an NFL team. He re-signed on August 29, 2025.

Orlando Storm On January 14, 2026, Banks was selected by the Orlando Storm in the 2026 UFL Draft.

Atlanta Falcons On June 17, 2026, Banks signed with the Atlanta Falcons on the second day of their mini-camp.

On August 30, 2026, Banks was waived with an injury designation.