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Caleb Banks

Florida

Caleb Banks

HT:

6060

WT:

325

YR:

SR

POS:

IDL

OVR RK

7

POS RK

CEILING POTENTIAL

High-End Starter Potential

OVR RK

PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT

Caleb Banks is one of the most physically unique interior defensive linemen in the 2026 NFL Draft class, boasting an elite blend of size (6'6", 325), length, and surprising lateral agility. After transferring from Louisville, he emerged as Florida’s most disruptive defensive lineman in 2024, posting a class-leading 53 pressures among returning Power Four DTs. Banks has lined up everywhere from nose to 9-tech, flashing elite get-off and rare movement skills for his size. He’s still raw in terms of anchoring versus double teams and needs refinement in pad level and counter moves, but his combination of frame, athleticism, and pass-rush upside is reminiscent of a young Chris Jones. Banks projects best as a penetrating 3-tech in a 4-3 front or a versatile chess piece in hybrid odd-even schemes that capitalize on his alignment versatility. If his hand technique and leverage consistency improve in 2025, he has top-20 pick upside as an interior disruptor with scheme-diverse impact potential.

CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS

High-End Starter Potential (65-69)
A player expected to become a top-tier starter within their first few years. They possess strong physical tools and good technical skills but may have some limitations in their game. With development, they can reach near-elite levels and provide consistent impact at their position.

Primary scout:

Brandon Lundberg

KEY STRENGTHS

Elite frame and length

Explosive first step

Scheme versatility

KEY WEAKNESSES

Plays too tall at times

Pass-rush plan still developing

Inconsistent snap-to-snap leverage

PLAYER COMPARISONS

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