Vikings' Caleb Banks Gets Blunt Message About Role in 2026

Vikings' Caleb Banks Gets Blunt Message About Role in 2026

The Minnesota Vikings drafted Caleb Banks out of Florida with the 18th overall selection in the 18th overall draft.Banks is a very big and intimidating interior defensive lineman, standing at 6’6 and weighing around 330lbs. Many expected the Vikings to take Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman to fill their need for a safety. Instead, Minnesota opted […] The post Vikings’ Caleb Banks Gets Blunt Message About Role in 2026 appeared first on HEAVY.

There's an Underwhelming Caleb Banks Forecast

If you’re counting on Minnesota Vikings rookie defensive tackle Caleb Banks to make an immediate impact as a starter, Bleacher Report wants you to rethink your stance. Minnesota picked Banks with the 18th overall selection in April, and according to Kristopher Knox, Banks will likely be used as a rotational piece in 2026, much to Vikings fans’ chagrin. Recent Rookie Results Suggest Patience Is Reasonable for Banks Minnesota Vikings rookie defen…