Caleb Banks is a 6’6, 327-pound defensive tackle out of the University of Florida, who is 24 years old. He is absolutely massive with a long frame. He runs a 5.04 40-yard dash with a 1.76 10-yard split. He measures in with 10 ⅞ inch hands, 35-inch arms, has a 32-inch vertical, and came in with a 114-inch broad jump. Banks is a former 3-star recruit ranked as the 99th DL in the nation’s class of 2021. He committed to Louisville on June 1st, 2021. He then transferred to Florida on December 11th, 2022. In 2025, Banks broke his foot against LSU, requiring surgery and a 10-week recovery. In 2026, he broke his foot again the night before on field testing at the NFL Combine. He is expected to be ready for June 2026. In his college career, he totaled 48 combined tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 pass breakup, & 3 forced fumbles.
Banks is an absolutely massive human with a long frame. He ran a 5.04 40-yard dash and a 1.76 10-yard split. He has a very quick penetration and is very explosive off the line. Banks is very powerful in all aspects, can throw any lineman out of the way, and is a complete anchor. He quickly reads the RB, meets him in the hole & is a good decision-maker. His effort is very good, and he chases down running backs. He eats double teams and is a very explosive defensive tackle. He creates plenty of QB hurries with his long frame. It would be nice to see him create more pass breakups at the line & his pad level is too high. He has a good swim move and a quick spin move, creating pressure. He has elite drive to move the lineman back into the QB and an elite punch. Banks is very good at disengaging, has strong hand power, and can move anyone in his way. He has quick hand swipes and has long arms that help him make plays.
His long arms help grab running backs and slow them down. He quickly pressures the running back, causing him to redirect. Banks also needs to finish more tackles. He fills his gap very well and possesses solid patience. If he gets both his hands on you, it’s over. He needs to get lower in his tackling wrap-up, and he needs to reduce the number of arm-tackle attempts. He has a good first step, allowing him to use his power and quickness to split the gap.
When Caleb Banks is healthy, he can absolutely wreck an offense with his pure power, create easy pressure, and move like no other at 6’6, 330 pounds. Banks has all the physical tools to succeed at the NFL level. His first step quickness is good, and his length is outstanding, allowing him to disrupt timing in the pocket. Banks’ injury history after breaking his foot twice in the last 6 months may scare some teams, but whoever ends up drafting him will be banking on his upside.
Scheme Fit and Team Fit: 3 Tech or 4 Tech DT in a single gap attacking front.
Seahawks – The Seahawks often run a 3-4 system that asks linemen to play in one gap or two, with 4-tech linemen over the tackle or 3-tech linemen shooting the gaps rather than clogging them.
Rams – The Rams also run the same type of defense as the Seahawks; either system would benefit Banks.
Eagles – The Eagles often use 3-tech DTs, which are aligned at the outside shoulder of the guard to attack a single gap, often referred to as under or over front. This is designed for penetration.
NFL Player Comp: Jordan Davis – Eagles.
Banks & Davis are both massive humans with incredible length; they possess the power to throw anyone in their way into the backfield.
Projection: League Average Starter
Banks projects as an average NFL starter, as he is a freak in the run game, able to bully anyone who gets in his way. If Banks could stay healthy, he would be a high-end starter with true Pro Bowl potential.
Grade and Round Projection: 5.46, Round 2 Pick
Banks’ upside is endless, being a 6’6 330-pound monster on the defensive line. If he can’t stay healthy, his potential won’t mean anything.
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