95Caleb Banks
DL · Rookie
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Bio
Caleb Banks is a 6'6", 327-pound defensive end from Detroit, Michigan who played college football at Florida and Louisville. The Minnesota Vikings selected him with the 18th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Banks signed a four-year contract with the Vikings worth $21.3 million guaranteed and an average annual value of $5.3 million. He enters his first NFL season at age 23.
Player information
Height6'6"Weight327 lbHometownDetroit, MIAge24CollegeFlorida · LouisvilleDraftedRound 1 · #18 overall · 2026 · MINExperienceRookie season
Contract
$5.3Mper year · AAV
Years 4Guaranteed $21.3MCap 1.8%
#67 of 188 · EDGE market by AAV
Career path
LOUISVILLE2021 – 2022
FLORIDA2023 – 2025
VIKINGS2026 — present
Drafted · Round 1 · Pick 18