NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Caleb Banks, DL, Florida

Summer is here, and it is everyones favorite time of the year, scouting time.

Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Vikings fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Minnesota.

Are we going to write about quarterbacks? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position.

It all matters whether these players end up on the Vikings, the Bears, or the Steelers.

We write these so Vikings fans can be the most informed fans.

So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.Player InformationPlayer: Caleb BanksSchool: FloridaHeight/Weight: 6-5/325 lbs.Player Background- 4-Star Recruit- Played basketball in high school- Transferred to Florida from LouisvilleCareer Stats Heading into the 2025 Season- 42 Tackles- 10 Tackles for loss- 6.5 Sacks- 3 Forced fumblesNotable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season - 63.8 PFF Run Grade- 66.7 PFF Pass Rush Grade- 8 QB Hits- 42 QB Hurries- 19 Defensive stopsPlayer Traits- Creates chaos with his play style- Big motor for pursuit- Surprises you with his speed off the ball- Fills running lanes- Underrated pass rush abilityPlayer SummaryThe Florida defense found its footing late in the 2024 season, but all season long, they were able to lean on Caleb Banks and his presence up front.

His big motor allowed him to constantly be in the face of quarterbacks and running backs alike, which allowed him to make plays.

He thrived as a run defender, filling running lanes, but he is underrated as a pass rusher.

All in all, Banks is poised for a significant developmental year in 2025 and could find himself being a major riser in terms of 2026 stock.This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2026 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Caleb Banks, DL, Florida.

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