Senior Bowl Surge Puts Florida DT Caleb Banks on Round 1 Radar
An ESPN projection places him at No. 22 to the Chargers after a strong week in Mobile.
Overview
- Banks capped a well-reviewed Senior Bowl with half a sack in the Jan. 31 game after standout practices against top linemen.
- ESPN analyst Matt Miller's latest mock draft slots him to the Chargers at No. 22 based on their need for a true interior anchor.
- Listed at 6-foot-6 and about 339 pounds, he is described as an aggressive bull rusher with rare first-step quickness for his size.
- He missed most of the 2025 season with a foot injury, making the Senior Bowl a key stage to reestablish his value.
- Medicals and athletic testing at the NFL Combine and Florida's Pro Day will be pivotal in confirming his current draft outlook.