Caleb Banks' Draft Upside Despite Injury

0:00It's April 22nd, from breaking news to Sunday matchups. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. The offensive tackle Caleb Banks just dropped a letter to all 32 NFL teams, giving them the latest on his busted foot. The Florida standout says he's on track to be fully clear for football by early June. This comes right after visits for draft prospects wrapped up last week. Banks already had scouts watching his left foot closely after he missed nine games last senior season. Then, the night before his combine workout in Indianapolis, he fractured the fourth metatarsal and needed surgery. Crazy part, he still ran his 40 yard dash not knowing how bad it was, but had to stop when the pain hit hard. For the Bengals, Banks fits their love for defensive line depth, even after trading the 10th pick for Dexter Lawrence II. They might not grab him at 41 with bigger holes at corner, linebacker, and the O-line. But a trade-back could make sense to stack the interior.

1:00Draft experts like Dame Bruchler, from the athletic, give him a second or third round grade as a three-technique who stuffs the run. In his latest mock, Banks lands with the Jets at 44. In a week class for tackles, his talent screams high pick, but injuries could make him slide. Keep an eye on Banks through the first two draft days. Highs upside might tempt a team to bet on that early June comeback and turn him into a steal.