History of Caleb Banks (American football) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 24, 2026

Caleb Banks is an American football defensive end currently playing for the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL. He played college football for both the Louisville Cardinals and the Florida Gators. Banks was selected by the Vikings in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. He is a rising talent in professional football.

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March 12, 2003: Caleb Banks' Birth

On March 12, 2003, Caleb Banks was born. He would later become an American college football defensive end.

2021: First Year at Louisville

In 2021, Caleb Banks played in one game and redshirted his first year at Louisville.

2022: Redshirt Freshman Year

In 2022, during his redshirt freshman year, Caleb Banks played in six games, making two tackles and one sack for Louisville. He then entered the transfer portal.

2023: First Year at Florida

In 2023, Caleb Banks started 11 of 12 games for Florida, recording 19 tackles and one sack.

2024: Returns to Florida

In 2024, Caleb Banks returned to Florida as a starter for his redshirt junior year.

2025: Foot Injury During Training Camp

During training camp for the 2025 season, Caleb Banks suffered a foot injury, causing him to miss a couple of months despite trying to play through it. He returned for the last two games of the season.