Vikings Select DT Caleb Banks with 18th Overall Pick in 2026 Draft

The Minnesota Vikings selected Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks with the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Banks enters the league as the first defensive tackle selected and the second-ranked player at his position. Despite being ranked 37th on the consensus board, the Vikings opted to secure him at 18 after receiving no significant trade offers. Interim management confirmed the team stayed put to land the interior defender to bolster their defensive line for the upcoming season.