<p>This paper examines the impact resistance and dynamic behavior of nano-reinforced composite football shin guards that are truncated conical panels based on higher-order panel theory. The determination of effective material properties containing graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs), carbon nanotubes (CNTs), nano-silica, nano-clay, nano-alumina, and graphene oxide are identified using the Halpin–Tsai micromechanics model. The governing equations are solved using the analytical method. Parametric studies are done on the effect of nanoparticle type, filler distribution, panel geometry and thickness on the deflection, energy absorption, and impact resistance. It is found that, with 1.5% weight percentage of GNP, there is a reduction of maximum deflection by 24.8% and an increase in absorbed energy by 21%, which indicates a powerful stiffening and toughening effect. Also, with the increase in panel thickness from 1.5 to 4&#xa0;mm, it is found that the deflection peaks by approximately 78.9% are reduced. The best results among various nanofillers were achieved using hybrid GNP + CNT systems, which improved the impact resistance (maximum of 2%).</p>