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GAINESVILLE — Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks could have sat out, continued to recover and focused on next steps.

No one would have blamed the Gators’ top NFL prospect after a left foot injury ended his season debut, a Week 3 loss at LSU , and required surgery.

But behind the scenes, Banks pushed to salvage a lost season and close on a high note while inspired by his higher power. A week after a surprise return against Tennessee, he will line up for UF (3-8) against Florida State (5-6) Saturday in the Swamp on Senior Night.

“I was not expecting that,” Banks said Monday. “But I stayed strong, kept fighting through with recovery and stuff like that. And God, just told me, ‘No, you’re gonna go out there and play again. So go out ther

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