Vikings first-round pick Caleb Banks faces limited playing time as rookie

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Caleb Banks enters his rookie season following an injury-plagued offseason. Banks missed all organized team activities due to a foot injury sustained at the NFL Scouting Combine. Preseason observations indicate the 6-foot-6, 327-pound lineman struggles with high pad level and conditioning issues, leading to concerns about his immediate impact. Analysts project modest season totals of 16 tackles and one sack for the first-round pick. Competition for playing time has emerged from third-round selection Domonique Orange, who outperformed Banks during training camp and preseason games. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores plans to utilize Banks in a limited rotation as the team monitors his development and adaptation to the professional game.

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