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The Vikings spent the 18th overall pick on a bit of a lottery ticket in Caleb Banks, a huge interior defensive lineman from the Florida Gators. Banks only played three games last year for Florida before suffering a fractured metatarsal in his left foot that kept him off the field for the remainder of the season.

Vikings' Caleb Banks Talks Medical Outlook, His '1 of 1' Athletic Traits

The first thing that stands out when listening to new Vikings defensive lineman Caleb Banks is his confidence. "You guys are getting someone special," he said in his first press conference after being drafted 18th overall by Minnesota on Thursday night.

Minnesota Vikings first-round pick Caleb Banks reveals his role in the NFL, and it’s perfect for Brian Flores

Caleb Banks isn’t a normal defensive lineman in more ways than one, but he’s perfect for Brian Flores The Minnesota Vikings shocked the world on Thursday night by selecting Florida Gators defensive tackle Caleb Banks in the first round of the NFL Draft.

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Draft Grades Roundup: What Do Experts Think of Vikings' Caleb Banks Pick?

The Vikings went big on Thursday night, in more ways than one. Their selection of giant Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks with the 18th overall pick in this year's draft comes with major risk and massive upside.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 23

Grade The Pick: Minnesota Vikings shoot for the stars by selecting elite defensive prospect who has a major red flag

Brian Flores isn’t messing around, as the Minnesota Vikings select Caleb Banks in the first round of the NFL Draft. There were rumblings that the Minnesota Vikings might do something interesting in the NFL Draft on Thursday night.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / April 23

How the Florida Gators Replace Caleb Banks After Being Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings

Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Banks on Thursday was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round with the No.18 overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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2026 NFL Draft: Contract details revealed for Vikings 1st-round pick Caleb Banks

After going No. 18 overall to the Minnesota Vikings in the 2026 NFL Draft, Caleb Banks’ contract details have been revealed. He is set to sign a four-year contract worth $20.4 million, which also includes a fifth-year option, according to Spotrac.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / April 23

Best And Worst NFL Draft Day Scenarios for Gators DL Caleb Banks

Former Florida Gators’ star defensive tackle Caleb Banks enters the 2026 NFL draft as one of the more polarizing prospects in his entire class, with the uber-athletic lineman having one of the widest ranges of potential selection outcomes this weekend amongst available prospects.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / April 23

Ranking the Most Pro-Ready Florida Gators NFL Draft Prospects

With the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft just hours away, several Florida Gators are expected to hear their names called over the coming days. Interestingly

Caleb Banks Injury News Could Be Bad News for the Falcons Draft Target

The Atlanta Falcons may have just been handed a bit of bad news. With the NFL Draft set to get started on Thursday, rumors are set to swirl as teams put their final touches on their boards.

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Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 16

Raiders recently met with a prospect who has insane potential, but he has a risk that is all too familiar

The Las Vegas Raiders would love to have a healthy Caleb Banks, but his foot injury seems to be something that’s dropping his stock. The Las Vegas Raiders have wrapped up their pre-draft visits one week before the draft is set to kick off.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / April 15

What NFL Draft Analysts Are Saying About Florida Gators Prospect Caleb Banks

When Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Banks passed up the 2025 NFL Draft for a final year in Gainesville, he appeared destined for a first-round slot in the upcoming draft.

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Atlanta Falcons Showing Interest in Massive Defensive Prospect

The Atlanta Falcons reportedly have some interest in standout Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks. The massive interior player is reportedly coming to Flowery Branch on a top-30 visit, and could be an outstanding option for them in the second round.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 28

Caleb Banks Letting His Competitiveness Do the Talking Ahead of NFL Draft

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- As he did for most of his senior season, Caleb Banks watched from the sidelines as his now-former Florida Gators teammates worked out in from of scouts and personell from all 32 NFL teams during the program's annual Pro Day.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / March 12

Florida DL Caleb Banks Suffers Broken Foot

Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks suffered a broken foot earlier this offseason, per Dane Brugler of The Athletic. The injury occurred during this

Florida Gators News / ChiCitySports / March 12

Chicago Bears select this defensive tackle in The Athletic’s mock draft

The Chicago Bears were able to plug a number of holes on the roster through free agency. However, there is still a chance to complete their roster, and that is through the NFL Draft.

College Football News / Yardbarker / February 25

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New York Giants Draft Prospect Profile: iDL Caleb Banks, Florida

Height: 6’6” Weight: 335 lbs Arm Length: 35” Hand Size: 10 ¾” Class: RS-Senior School: Florida STATS A three-star recruit out of Southfield High School in Southfield, Michigan, where he was the 26th recruit from his state and the 117th overall defensive linemen during the 2021 recruiting cycle.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 31

Senior Bowl week recap: Five prospects who emerged

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Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 30

Florida Gators DL Caleb Banks Stars at Senior Bowl

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.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 27

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Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / November 22

What Caleb Banks' Return Means for Florida, NFL Draft Chances

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.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 17

Florida could be getting one of their best players back just in time for the matchup against Tennessee

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.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / August 9, 2025

Banks Provides Key Reasons for Returning to Gators for One More Year

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.