Shawn Bane Jr.
No. 15 Saskatchewan Roughriders | |
![]() Bane Jr. with the Stampeders in 2022 | |
Born: | (1995-06-09) June 9, 1995 (age 29) Sarasota, Florida, U.S. |
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | Wide receiver |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
Weight | 178 lb (81 kg) |
College | Northwest Missouri State |
High school | Sarasota High |
Career history | |
As player | |
2019 | Atlanta Falcons* |
2020–2022 | Calgary Stampeders |
2023–present | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career stats | |
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Shawn Bane Jr. (born June 9, 1995) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
College career
Bane played college football for the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats from 2015 to 2018.[1] He played in 48 games where he had 212 catches for 3,363 yards and 31 touchdowns, 74 punt returns for 878 yards and two touchdowns, and 58 kickoff returns for 1,286 yards.[2]
Professional career
Atlanta Falcons
After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft, Bane signed with the Atlanta Falcons on April 28, 2019.[3] However, he was released during pre-season on August 25, 2019.[4]
Calgary Stampeders
On February 7, 2020, It was announced that Bane had signed with the Calgary Stampeders.[5] However, he did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season.
In 2021, Bane spent training camp with the Stampeders, but was released on July 29, 2021.[6] However, he re-signed with the Stampeders on September 19, 2023.[6] He then made his professional debut on October 2, 2021, against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, where he scored his first career touchdown on a 24-yard pass from Bo Levi Mitchell.[7] Bane played in four games in his rookie year where he recorded three catches for 100 yards and one touchdown, 16 punt returns for 182 yards, seven kickoff returns for 138 yards, and three missed field goal returns for 55 yards.[8]
Bane made the team's active roster to begin the 2022 season, but spent time on the practice roster throughout the season.[9] In total, he played in nine regular season games, with seven starts, where he had 21 receptions for 288 yards and one touchdown, nine punt returns for 80 yards, and seven kickoff returns for 156 yards.[8] He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 14, 2023.[10]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
On February 14, 2023, Bane signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[11] That year, he had his first 1,000 yard receiving season in the CFL, gaining 1,104. He also led the CFL in receptions with 93.
On February 1, 2024, the Roughriders announced that Bane had signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2025 season.[12]
Personal life
Bane's father, Shawn Bane Sr., died in January 2020 in a car accident in Florida.[2] He was raised by his mother, Gretta Saunders, and he has six siblings.[2]
References
- ^ "Shawn Bane Jr". Northwest Missouri State Bearcats. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Roughriders' Shawn Bane Jr. poised for a breakout season". The Leader Post. June 15, 2023.
- ^ "Bane Jr signs free agent deal with Atlanta Falcons". Northwest Missouri State Bearcats. April 28, 2019.
- ^ "Falcons bring in Blair Walsh to compete for kicking job". Associated Press. August 25, 2019.
- ^ "Stamps Ink Four Receivers". Calgary Stampeders. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ a b "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ "Shawn Bane Jr. follows in father's footsteps". Saskatchewan Roughriders. May 19, 2023.
- ^ a b "2023 CFL Guide Book" (PDF). Canadian Football League. p. 39. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 8, 2023. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ "Bane Of The Defence : Riders Add Speedy Receiver Shawn Bane Jr". Saskatchewan Roughriders. February 14, 2023.
- ^ "Riders Keep Star Receiver Shawn Bane Jr. In Green Through 2025". Saskatchewan Roughriders. February 1, 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
External links
- Saskatchewan Roughriders bio
Media related to Shawn Bane Jr. at Wikimedia Commons
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