Caleb Banks cleared for Minnesota Vikings training camp

Defensive tackle Caleb Banks, the Minnesota Vikings' 18th‑overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, has been cleared to take part in the team's first training‑camp practices. The former Florida Gators standout missed most of his senior college season after a left‑foot injury that required surgery and later re‑fractured the same foot ahead of the NFL Combine. Despite those setbacks, Banks reported to camp in July and participated actively in drills, indicating the Vikings are satisfied with his recovery progress.

The Vikings hope Banks can develop into a disruptive interior defender, a role the franchise has lacked since the era of the Williams Wall. His health status removes a key uncertainty for Minnesota as it looks to rebuild its defensive line with young talent.