Round 1, Pick 18 · #18 Overall
Minnesota Vikings
Big Board Rank: #34 · Day 2 Value
Caleb Banks emerged as one of the SEC's most disruptive interior defenders during his three-year tenure at Florida, developing from a raw but athletic freshman into a polished pass-rushing specialist. The 6-foot-3, 295-pound defensive tackle possesses an elite first step and an impressive array of pass-rush moves that allowed him to rack up 28.5 tackles for loss and 18.5 sacks over his final two seasons. Banks' combination of quickness off the snap, hand technique, and relentless motor makes him a three-down player capable of collapsing pockets in obvious passing situations while holding his own against the run. His draft stock has steadily climbed throughout the pre-draft process, with several teams viewing him as a potential steal in the second round who could develop into a consistent 8-10 sack interior rusher at the next level.
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