Connect with us

Football

COLTS DRAFT ZACH BANNER IN 4TH ROUND

Proud Chamorro Zach Banner was selected in the fourth round of the NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts.

By Jay Leon Guerrero

Proud Chamorro Zach Banner was selected in the fourth round of the NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts. “It was an exciting day for me and I’m happy to be a part of the Indianapolis Colt organization,” said Banner via phone interview. Banner was the 137th overall pick in the 2017 draft.

Banner was at his hometown in Tacoma, Washington, with family and friends when he received the call of being drafted by the Colts. “I’m humbled by the situation and I’m looking forward to representing the Island and the Colts,” said Banner.

The Colts’ new general manager Chris Ballard and offensive line coach Joe Philbin flew out to personally meet with Banner prior to the draft and showed deep interest in him. After the Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Hawks passed on selecting an offensive lineman, Ballard pulled the trigger and selected Banner. The Colts drafted safety Malik Hooker (15th), corner back Quincy Wilson (46th) and defensive end Tarell Basham (80th) prior to picking up Banner.

The newest Colt had the Guam emblem embroidered on the back of his suit that he wore on draft day. Also etched under his collar were the words “Chamorro Pride”. “Where I’m from means just as much to me as where I’m headed. So proud to be a Colt. So proud to be a part of the Chamorro community,” said Banner on his Instagram post.

“It was important for me to represent the Island and all the Islanders. I want everyone to know where I come from and that’s why I wore the emblem on my back and I also have the symbol of Guam on my custom made shoes”.

The 6’8″, 353-pound right tackle will travel to Indianapolis in a couple of weeks to meet with the organization and then training camp starts in the summer. The Colts play in the AFC South Division and are led by quarterback Andrew Luck. Their projected season debut is scheduled for Sunday, September 9th.

Other notable pro bowlers from the Colts are receiver TY Hilton and punter Pat McAfee. Kicker Adam Vinatieri is also a notable member of the Colts. Indianapolis finished 8-8 last season and came up short to making the playoffs.

“I carry the Island on my back and I look forward to representing Guam this season,” said Banner.

Ad

GPS Sports Calendar

June

July 2025

August
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
Events for June

1st

Events for July

2nd

Events for July

3rd

Events for July

4th

Events for July

5th

6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Events for July

6th

Events for July

7th

Events for July

8th

Events for July

9th

Events for July

10th

Events for July

11th

Events for July

12th

13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Events for July

13th

Events for July

14th

Events for July

15th

Events for July

16th

Events for July

17th

Events for July

18th

Events for July

18th

No Events
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Events for July

19th

No Events
Events for July

20th

No Events
Events for July

21st

No Events
Events for July

22nd

No Events
Events for July

23rd

No Events
Events for July

24th

No Events
Events for July

25th

No Events
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
Events for July

26th

No Events
Events for July

27th

No Events
Events for July

28th

No Events
Events for July

29th

No Events
Events for July

30th

No Events

COMING SOON …

FD Alumni Basketball Tournament Playoffs

 

QUICK HITS

Guam Volleyball Federation Referee Delegation for the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau. Referees were able to certify in both Beach and Indoor Volleyball.
L-R: (front row) Kohl Laguna, Jay Cruz, Kadance Sablan, Jim Reyes, Logan Pangelinan; (back row) Jack, Hattig, Ray Mesngon, Joe Aquino, Chris Shepherd, PJ Pangelinan
————————————————–
Guam’s Jeremiah Camacho shot a perfect game at the 48th Hong Kong Open. The 22-year-old Guam National Team Member shot his 18th career perfect game on lanes 1 and 2 at Top Bowl Lanes in Hong Kong.

More in Football