Kevin O'Connell Discusses Vikings Selecting DL Caleb Banks in First Round of 2026 NFL Draft

Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell addressed the media following night one of the 2026 NFL Draft that saw the team select University of Florida DL Caleb Banks.

Go inside the Vikings draft room as Executive Vice President - Football Operations, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell, and defensive coordinator Brian Flores make the call to DL Caleb Banks to inform him he was selected by the team in Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Vikings 2026 First Round Draft Pick, Florida DL Caleb Banks, addressed the media virtually after being selected with the 18th overall pick.

Vikings Executive Vice President - Football Operations Rob Brzezinski addressed the media following night one of the 2026 NFL Draft that saw the Vikings select University of Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks.

Hear from Paul Allen, Pete Bercich, and Ben Leber as they react to the Vikings selection of University of Florida DL Caleb Banks in Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Watch Vikings DL Caleb Banks college highlights from University of Florida. He was selected 18th overall in the First Round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell spoke with KFAN from the Miller Lite Vikings Draft Party to discuss the Vikings selecting Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks with Pick 18 in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the team's thought process and more.

The Minnesota Vikings select Florida Gators DL Caleb Banks in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 18 overall pick.

Vikings DL Donovan Jackson joins KFAN from the Miller Lite Vikings Draft Party to discuss his experience being drafted by the team during the 2025 NFL Draft, his top 30 visit to the TCO Performance Center and why he hoped to be drafted by the Vikings, his former Ohio State teammates who are 2026 NFL Draft prospects, current teammate Jalen Redmond, his rookie NFL season and more.

Florida Gators defensive tackle Caleb Banks runs official 5.04-second 40-yard dash 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Watch the Vikings 2026 NFL Draft hype video. Draft is set to take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from April 23-25.

NFL Network's Gregg Rosenthal joined Viking Entertainment Network's Tatum Everett to discuss the 2026 NFL Draft, how the Vikings might approach the draft, positions to watch and players of interest, potential trades and moves during the first round and more.

NFL Films Senior Producer Greg Cosell joined Viking Entertainment Network's Tatum Everett to preview the 2026 NFL Draft, how the Vikings might approach the first round, some of top prospects by position and more.

The Athletic Football Show's Dave Helman joined Viking Entertainment Network's Tatum Everett to preview the 2026 NFL Draft, potential options for the Vikings in the first round, positions of need, players to watch in later rounds during this year's draft and more.

Vikings players arrived for the first week of 2026 offseason workouts at the TCO Performance Center.

Vikings Executive Vice President - Football Operations Rob Brzezinski addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center following the start of 2026 Offseason Program.

Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center following the start of 2026 Offseason Program.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center following the start of 2026 Offseason Workouts.

Vikings Legend Steve Jordan discusses some of the top plays and best memories from his NFL career.

Vikings Entertainment Network's Tatum Everett is joined by Vikings Legends Ben Leber and Adam Thielen to discuss the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft and who the Vikings may draft.

Watch the newest episode of The Voyage which features exclusive coverage of the Vikings during the 2026 NFL offseason and free agency, including interviews with Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, Vikings Executive Vice President Football Operations Rob Brzezinski, and more.

Former Vikings player and coach Pete Bercich breaks down film of DL Levi Drake Rodriguez, S Theo Jackson, S Jay Ward, and DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins from the 2025 NFL season.

Former Vikings player and coach Pete Bercich breaks down some of new QB Kyler Murray's best plays and the strengths he will bring to the Vikings offense.

Former Vikings player and coach Pete Bercich breaks down some of new CB James Pierre's best plays and the strengths he will bring to the Vikings defense.

ESPN's Peter Schrager joined Viking Entertainment Network's Tatum Everett at the 2026 Annual League Meetings.