GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks is returning to the field in hopes of impressing NFL scouts.

The 6-foot-5, 330-pound senior injured his left foot in training camp and reinjured it during his season debut, a Week 3 loss at LSU. Once projected as a potential first-round draft pick in 2026, Banks spent the last two months recovering from surgery and plans to play the final two games for the Gators (3-7, 2-5 SEC).

“It’ll be nice to get him back, another big body in front to come help us in that run game as well,” Florida interim coach Billy Gonzales said.

Banks has plenty to prove, beginning with Saturday’s rivalry game against No. 20 Tennessee. It’s a common theme for players in the powerhouse Southeastern Conference.

With the NFL draft five months away, the SEC l

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