Education
Chris Banjo attended Southern Methodist University in Texas.
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He played college football at SMU. He was signed as undrafted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2012. Banjo came into college ranked as the nation"s northern 95 safety by Entertainment and Sports Programming Network.com, and was a two-star Rivals.com and Scout.com prospect.
In his four years at SMU he recorded 174 total tackles, 4 interceptions and 2 fumble recoveries.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Banjo originally had tryouts with the Oakland Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers in 2012, but neither team offered him a contract. He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a free agent in April 2013, after a tryout during voluntary workouts.
He was released by the Jaguars on July 25, 2013. Green Bay Packers
On July 29, 2013, Banjo was signed by the Green Bay Packers.
In his first NFL regular season, Chris recorded 19 tackles and 2 pass deflections, and helped the Packers secure the NFC North title.
Banjo re-signed with the Packers on February 26, 2014. Banjo was cut by the Packers on August 30, 2014. He was signed to the practice squad shortly after.
Prior to the Packers" Week 15 game of that same season against the Buffalo Bills, Chris Banjo was promoted to the active roster, replacing linebacker Jamari Lattimore who was placed on injured reserve due to a sprained ankle.
On March 8, 2016, he signed a new contract with the Packers.
