Calvin Bannister

Calvin Bannister (born February 17, 1984) is a former American football defensive back. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2007, but opted not to go to the Ravens training camp and signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League on June 10, where he became a starter. He also played for the BC Lions. He played college football at Hampton.

Calvin Bannister
Born: (1984-02-17) February 17, 1984
Roanoke, Virginia
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)DB
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
CollegeHampton University
NFL draft2007 / Undrafted
Career history
As player
2007Baltimore Ravens
2007–2008Calgary Stampeders
2009BC Lions
†Offseason or practice squad only
Career stats
  • Playing stats at CFL.ca (archive)

Early life

Bannister went to William Fleming High School where he was a star in track, basketball, and football. He was named an All-Conference performer winning the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash and 400-meter dash at the 2002 regional meet in track. He also earned state champion honors in the 400-meter dash. He was also named Defensive Player of the Year in football.

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