Wayne C. Shanks Sr

The nature of humans is to want what you don't have and overlook what you do have.

[Wayne Shanks Jr. @shanks2cold]

#TBT to the 2024 season — my first year at The Kinkaid School.

One year after breaking onto the high school scene at Cy Woods, I transferred to Kinkaid searching for something special. That season became everything I prayed for: a State Championship, the first of back-to-back titles, and memories with my teammates that will last forever.

The championship game was a total team effort, and I was blessed to earn MVP honors with 5 TDs and 200+ rushing yards.

One more season left. The goal is simple: finish strong and chase the 3-peat in 2026. 🏆🏈

#talonsup #StateChamps #KinkaidFootball

[VYPE Houston @vypehouston]

COLD STANDARD❄️: Shanks Jr. brings more than a distinctive brand to Kinkaid’s pursuit of another SPC crown

@shanks2cold : "It takes discipline and preparation to become who you want to be, and I have my parents and Jesus Christ to thank for helping me get there."

FEATURE🔗https://t.co/mSLL1023A7

✍️ @MatthewOgle777

@KinkaidAthletic

[Wayne Shanks Jr. @shanks2cold]

#TBT to Spring 2023 — closing out middle school with the Goodson Grizzlies.

Late April: repeat district champs, 5 events, 3 first-place finishes, a 2nd, a 3rd, Most Outstanding Male Athlete, and a new district record in the 400m (52.06).

A week later, I received the male Goodson Grizzly Award — honoring academics, activities, and character.

What a finish to middle school! 🐻🏆

[Wayne Shanks Jr. @shanks2cold]

#TBT to Fall 2021 — first year of middle school football with the Goodson Grizzlies.

Game 2 was one of those games: 6 touches, 6 TDs — 3 rushing, 2 receiving and 1 kick return. Even the scoreboard had trouble keeping up. 🐻🏈

[Wayne C. Shanks Sr @WCShanks]

@CJxBeaty @fhsgoldfootball @coach_erobinson @CoachRyanTatum @CoachRegalado @ThomasPayne73 @CoachAdayMac11 @CamHerreraFB @SFA_Football @UIWFootball 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[Wayne C. Shanks Sr @WCShanks]

@SadesCrown @cody_orgeron @ZekAyangbile Happy Birthday!

[Wayne Shanks Jr. @shanks2cold]

#TBT to Summer 2018 — age 9, year 3 in track.

First national medals, first Disney trip, and the start of my multi-event journey. 🏅

At AAU Club Nationals at ESPN Wide World of Sports, I won 4 medals, including triathlon National Champ. A month later at AAU JOs in Des Moines, I was runner-up in triathlon. Also met former NFL great, Chad Johnson.

[Wayne Shanks Jr. @shanks2cold]

Thanks @TXPSMedia for the recognition and great discussion.

https://t.co/zIzaAT3rJh

[Wayne Shanks Jr. @shanks2cold]

Blessed🙏🏽… one more to go!!

[Texas Private School Media @TXPSMedia]

PRESENTING UNRIVALED'S SPC COVER ATHLETE: WAYNE SHANKS JR.

@shanks2cold | @KinkaidAthletic | #txhsfb

[Wayne C. Shanks Sr @WCShanks]

@KhairanMcqueen @CoachEwingFU @FalconsFU @STHFootball @TXPSMedia Congratulations!

[Wayne Shanks Jr. @shanks2cold]

#TBT to Spring 2021 — my first trip to AZ, years before Wildcats commitment.

Red Zone Elite Nationals in Phoenix, Money $quad won the 12U title, I earned MVP, showed QB flash, and got a surprise visit from 2x NCAA Champ and former Arizona Cardinal Deionte Thompson. 🏆🌵

[VYPE Houston @vypehouston]

VYPE Spotlight | Kinkaid RB and Arizona-Commit Wayne Shanks Jr.

VYPE caught up with Shanks during the 2026 VYPE Football Media Day to talk his commitment to Arizona, going for a third straight SPC Title and more!

WATCH:https://t.co/jSXY8vNLtx

[Wayne Shanks Jr. @shanks2cold]

Today is the one month countdown to kickoff… senior szn loading!! Ready to work🏈💪🏽@KinkaidAthletic
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[Wayne Shanks Jr. @shanks2cold]

This past week I had an opportunity to spread God’s word to the youth while volunteering to lead Vacation Bible School. It was a great experience and I enjoyed impacting young children’s lives through many blessings!!🙏🏽 ✝️#SpreadGodsWord

[Wayne C. Shanks Sr @WCShanks]

@FerberEli @CoachLarned @CoachHudFB @Coach_Thakkar @CoachWoody2 @CoachKKennedy @TXPSMedia @TFloss32 Congratulations 👏🏾 🎊

[Wayne Shanks Jr. @shanks2cold]

#TBT to Summer 2017 — my first plane ride — Detroit for the AAU Junior Olympics.

No medal that year, but I was surrounded by greatness: meeting Bryce McCray, getting wisdom from Carl Lewis, and visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Special week. I just didn’t know it yet. #Blessed

[Wayne C. Shanks Sr @WCShanks]

@thomasmsmith08 @MiddFBMandigo @MiddFootball @CoachLarned @CoachEDaniels @KinkaidAthletic Congratulations Thomas!

[Wayne C. Shanks Sr @WCShanks]

@SadesCrown @ZekAyangbile @CanesFootball @MiamiHurricanes @coach_cristobal @JasonTaylor @lewis_damione @cjhetherman @Jr_prince19 @TheCribSouthFLA Lol!!! I love it!!

[Wayne C. Shanks Sr @WCShanks]

@FerberEli @MiddFBMandigo @MiddFootball @CoachWoodring71 @CoachLarned @layhew48 @PrepRedzoneTX @TXPSMedia @LoneStarPrepsTX Congratulations Eli! Let's go.