Vikings' Banks on Track for June Clearance, Week 1 Ready

0:00It's April 24th. You're listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage on Cori with the story. The Minnesota Vikings made a bold move at the draft, snatching Florida defensive tackle Kayla Banks with the 18th overall pick. This 6-foot-6-327-pound beast brings serious potential to the line, but he's been sideline for the past 8 months by A. Nagging foot injury that needed two surgeries. Fans coach Kevin O'Connell is optimistic, saying they're aiming to get Banks ready for training camp and the regular season kickoff. Still, his comments leave room for the rookie to miss some early camp reps as he builds back up. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the risk reward here, with Banks' size and upside making him a high-value grab despite the medical red flags. The entry timeline could impact a defensive front's death right out the gate if things drag on. But here's the latest. Banks got a medical update letter this week after Banks' CT scan on Tuesday, putting him on track for full football clearance.

1:02In early June, if the Vikings dock sign off, he should be good to go well before week 1. They'll keep a close eye on his progress, but the signs point to Banks anchoring that D-line sooner than later.