Kam Shanks is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Shanks attended Prattville High School in Prattville, Alabama, and initially committed to play college football for the Liberty Flames over offers from schools such as Tulane, Jacksonville State, UAB, Southern Miss, and Troy.

[2] As a freshman in 2023, Shanks appeared in just four games using the year to redshirt, where he returned five kickoffs from 93 yards.

[3] In week 3 of the 2024 season, he hauled in five receptions for 31 yards and a touchdown versus Arkansas.

For his performance, he was named the American Athletic Conference special teams Player of the week.