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Minnesota Vikings

Caleb Banks

DLFlorida
GradeB

If Banks were consistently healthy throughout his college career, he’d have been a surefire first-round pick. However, in being limited to just 34 games across five collegiate seasons, there are lingering questions. When on the field, the 327-pounder showed burst and agility on the interior. In 2024, Banks played 12 games for the Gators and amassed 4.5 sacks and seven tackles for loss, but only suited up for three contests last year due to a foot injury.

How he fits with Vikings: After moving on from Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen this offseason, Minnesota nabbed a long-term answer for coordinator Brian Flores on the interior. Heavy-handed and able to penetrate the pocket, he should make life easier for Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner off the edges.

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