Shane Bannon


Shane Bannon is a former American football fullback in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs out of Yale University in the seventh round in the 2011 NFL Draft. Bannon is the first Yale Football player to be drafted by an NFL team since the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted tight end Nate Lawrie in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. The Chiefs waived Bannon on September 3, 2011. After he cleared waivers, he was signed to the Chiefs practice squad.

Early years

Shane attended Pomperaug High School in Southbury, Connecticut.

College career

Bannon attended and played college football at Yale. In 2007, he was on the junior varsity team. From 2008–2010, he contributed to the varsity team.

Professional career

Personal life

Bannon sits on The Concussion Legacy Foundation's New York Advisory Board.