Caleb Banks
Florida

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