Jets' Chris Banjo Shares His Journey To The NFL, Becoming New York's Special Teams Coordinator

NFL Spotlight w/ Ari Meirov · Aug 11, 2026 · 40m

Ari Meirov is back with another special Spotlight Guest of the Week and this time we are lucky to have Jets Special Teams Coordinator and one of the fastest ascending coaches in the entire NFL, Chris Banjo join us! Chris explains how he went from going undrafted, to working a 9-5, to playing a full decade in the league. He shares how Sean Payton first asked him to join his staff with the Broncos and his quick jump to running his own unit with the Jets.

00:00 - Cold Open

02:11 - Interview begins

03:09 - Getting into football

04:33 - Going Undrafted/9-5 Job

07:39 Special Teams Career

09:10 -…