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Florida football defensive lineman Caleb Banks has been named to the 2024 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List, an honor that recognizes the nation’s top defensive player who excels both on and off the field.
Banks, a redshirt senior from Detroit, Michigan, is one of 42 student-athletes nationwide selected by the Lott IMPACT Trophy Board of Directors for consideration.
The award–named after Pro Football Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott–spotlights players who demonstrate Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.
The Lott IMPACT Trophy winner will be announced in December during a nationally televised ceremony in Newport Beach, California.
After transferring to the Florida Gators in 2023, Banks quickly became a force on the Gators’ defensive line. In the 2024 season, he recorded 21 total tackles, including seven for loss and 4.5 sacks.
Banks’ disruptive presence up front earned him SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week honors following a dominant performance against the Ole Miss Rebels, where he notched 3.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. He also forced and recovered a fumble in Florida’s win over the LSU Tigers, finishing the game with a career-high 64 snaps and the top PFF grade of his season.
Off the field, Banks is a two-time member of the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll, underscoring his commitment in the classroom. His leadership, both vocally and by example, has made him a foundational piece of the Gators’ defensive identity entering the 2025 season.
Originally from Southfield A&T High School in Michigan, Banks joined the Orange and Blue after two seasons with the Louisville Cardinals. He is expected to play a significant role for Florida’s defensive front this fall as the Gators look to make some noise in the SEC.
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