After missing a majority of his final season with the Florida Gators, star defensive lineman Caleb Banks needed to impress in his time in Mobile at the Senior Bowl to rebuild a stock that once had him as a potential first round NFL draft pick.
The Senior Bowl practices are underway in Mobile, Alabama, and it gives us a chance to see the NFL Draft prospects up close. The practices are more important than the games, because they are designed to showcase the individual player's talents on a level playing field.
Florida had a disappointing 2025 season, going 4-8 after being a dark horse playoff pick in the preseason. Billy Napier was fired in the middle of his fourth season at the helm and replaced by Jon Sumrall. Despite the lack of on-field success, the Gators still boasted plenty of talent in the trenches.
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Despite his team's disappointing overall season and his season-altering injury in September, Florida Gators defensive tackle Caleb Banks continues to garner attention from the national media.
The Florida Gators could be getting one of their best players back just in time for the matchup against the Tennessee Vols this weekend. CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reported on Monday that there's a "growing likelihood" that Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks will return to action this week against the Volunteers.
Injuries are one of the few things that define the 2025 Florida Gators. From the start of spring practice, the Gators have been dealing with injuries to their best players.
The Florida Gators felt incomplete with Caleb Banks missing early in the season, and just as soon as he was back filling in the gap in the middle of the Gators' defense, the future NFL draft pick was gone again, leaving a giant hole needing to be filled for Billy Napier and the Florida defensive front.
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Days after head coach Billy Napier confirmed his injury would force him to miss a significant amount of time, Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Banks has reportedly undergone foot surgery.
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Banks re-injured his foot during Saturday's loss to LSU, his first game since a prior foot injury suffered in last year's win over Florida State and another suffered in fall camp.
BATON ROUGE, La.-- Caleb Banks' debut in the 2025 season ended much like his 2024 season - prematurely. The Florida Gators' senior defensive tackle, who missed last year's Gasparilla Bowl and the first two games of this season due to foot injuries, exited Saturday's 20-10 loss to No.
Florida football has a lot to prove coming off of a shocking upset loss at the hands of South Florida on Saturday in Gainesville, but the schedule isn’t getting any easier for Billy Napier and company.
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- One of multiple contributors who did not dress out for last Saturday's season opener against Long Island, Florida Gators defensive tackle Caleb Banks could be making his 2025 debut soon.
After last season’s disappointing finish, the 2025 Florida football team has much potential. It starts and ends with what the offense looks like with DJ Lagway under center.
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Another Florida Gators player is sidelined to injury, Florida Gators on SI can confirm. Defensive lineman Caleb Banks suffered a lower leg injury and is in a boot.
Caleb Banks surprised many when he chose to return to the Florida Gators for the 2025 campaign. He had the chance to cash in and go to the draft, but he opted to use his final year of eligibility. He could already be an NFL player, like everyone dreams of being.
Florida football lures back D.J. Lagway as its most highly anticipated returner. But a non-quarterback drew praise Wednesday by a national outlet. One who stars in the defensive trenches.
One Florida Gators defensive lineman has been receiving more national attention than ever throughout the offseason, and he’ll have a lot to prove as the season approaches.
Based on the outlook from the national media, the decision to return to Gainesville for another year is likely going to pay tremendous dividends for one Florida Gators defensive lineman.
The Florida Gators enter 2025 with considerable hype for next year’s NFL Draft with multiple potential first-round picks on this year’s roster. In this case, a player from a non-glamour position caught the eyes of one scout in regard to the 2026 NFL Draft in defensive lineman Caleb Banks.
After watching the Florida Gators Basketball team cut the nets down in San Antonio, all eyes will turn back to football. The Florida Gators will be hosting their annual Spring Game on Saturday at 1 pm.