The former safety and special teams ace played for the Packers, Saints and Cardinals in an NFL career that spanned 2013-2023 after going undrafted out of Southern Methodist.

The 49ers previously announced they interviewed Lions assistant special teams coach Jett Modkins for the special teams coordinator vacancy. The club fired Brian Schneider after three seasons earlier this month.

Banjo only entered the coaching ranks in 2023, but he wasted no time getting into coaching after his 10-year NFL career. He was an undrafted rookie signing by the Jacksonville Jaguars after the 2013 draft. Banjo also spent time with the Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints and Arizona Cardinals.

Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the 49ers interviewed Broncos assistant special teams coach Chris Banjo for their special teams coordinator job. Banjo is the third candidate for the 49ers’ defensive coordinator job including Lions assistant special teams coach Jeff Modkins and former 49ers defensive coordinator Daniel Sorensen.

The San Francisco 49ers are continuing their search to replace recently fired special teams coordinator Brian Schneider. On Sunday, the team interviewed Detroit Lions assistant special teams coach Jett Modkins for the position.

The San Francisco 49ers announced the completion of a virtual interview with Denver Broncos special teams assistant Chris Banjo.

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have interviewed Denver Broncos special teams assistant Chris Banjo for their open coordinator position.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the 49ers have interviewed another external candidate for their vacant special teams coordinator position. Unlike the previous interviews, this one has ample experience.