Sources: Draft prospect Caleb Banks (foot) expects June clearance

PITTSBURGH — NFL groups acquired a letter Wednesday concerning the progress of former Florida defensive deal with Caleb Banks as he recovers from a surgically repaired bone in his left foot.

The letter states that Banks underwent a CT scan Tuesday and is “on pace to be fully cleared for full football activities in early June,” sources instructed ESPN.

The letter and timeline come after Dr. Norman Waldrop, a foot and ankle specialist with the Andrews Clinic, checked out Banks’ scan. Banks had surgical procedure March 9 on a fractured fourth metatarsal of his left foot.

Banks is among the many prime defensive tackles on this yr’s draft class, and a robust displaying on the Senior Bowl in January bolstered his draft inventory. But he suffered a damaged bone in his foot on the NFL scouting mix in February, elevating questions on his well being after Banks performed in simply three video games through the 2025 season at Florida due to an harm to the identical foot.

Banks, who’s 6-foot-6 and 327 kilos, is ranked among the many prime 5 defensive tackles in all of ESPN’s draft analyst rankings. Both Jordan Reid and Field Yates rank him No. 3 on the place.

In 2024, Banks proved to be a dominant inside participant within the SEC, ending with seven tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and two compelled fumbles, and he entered the 2025 season as a second-team All-SEC preseason choice.

He performed 12 video games at Florida in each 2023 and 2024, logging 19 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss in 2023.