ORLANDO, FLA. (June 16, 2026) – The Orlando Storm today announced that edge rusher Keshawn Banks (6-3, 251, San Diego State) has signed an NFL contract with the Atlanta Falcons. Banks joins the first wave of UFL players to earn an NFL opportunity during the UFL's 2026 offseason-signing period which officially opened on Monday, June 15.
During the 2026 UFL season with Orlando, Banks emerged as one of the league's most productive pass rushers. In 10 regular-season games, he led the defensive unit in its inaugural season with the second most tackles for loss in the league (11.0), resulting in -52 yards for opposing teams, and also added a team-high 5.0 sacks for -42 yards. Banks finished the season recording 24 total tackles, two pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. His contribution helped power one of the league’s top defenses and the Storm to a playoff appearance.
A native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Banks played collegiately at San Diego State University, where he earned multiple All-Mountain West honors and finished among the school's career leaders in tackles for loss. After entering the professional ranks as an undrafted free agent in 2023, he spent time with the Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, and Arizona Cardinals organizations before joining the UFL in 2026.
The Orlando Storm retain the rights to Banks should he return to the UFL in the future.