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Vikings use first-round pick on Florida DT Caleb Banks, who broke his foot before the combine
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings selected Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks with the 18th pick in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night, adding some interior bulk and athleticism with a raw prospect whose recent injury likely pushed him down the board.
Florida DT Caleb Banks overcomes injury concerns to go No. 18 to Minnesota, becoming UF’s sixth first-round pick in seven years.
The Minnesota Vikings selected defensive lineman Caleb Banks in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft at pick No. 18.
The team selected Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu with the No. 28 overall pick at the first round of Thursday's NFL draft, trading up with the Buffalo Bills to do so.
Lomu was the second Utah player taken in Thursday’s first round of the NFL draft, the first time two Utes have been first-round picks in the same year
Dallas hasn't held two opening‑round picks in more than a decade.
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Caleb Downs credits Army veteran grandfather for helping shape his path to the NFL ahead of draft
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs discussed how his grandfather, a 23-year Army veteran, instilled discipline that shaped an NFL family dynasty.
Downs is the choice at No. 5 in 16 of 55 mock drafts (29.6%). Styles is the choice 12 times (22.2%). Running back Jeremiyah Love is the choice 10 times (18.5%). Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson is the choice six times (11.1%).