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In a year where teams and analysts feel unsure about the quality of this years overall NFL Draft class, theres one player above all who represents the split feelings: Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks. At first glance, the idea that Banks would be considered a first-round talent seems ridiculous. He played three games last season and finished with two tackles in another disappointing year for the Gators football team. Pair that with his incredible performance at the NFL combine and the rough framework of Banks profile would suggest that hes a project player for the NFL, which isnt fully true. Banks is one of the most fascinating players in this years draft class, showing bonafide top-five traits with a critical flaw: He just cant tackle right now. Its such a confusing problem when directly compared to everything else hes able to do, but the case for Banks and how to value him comes down to one question: Can we teach this dude how to tackle?Guys with Caleb Banks athletic profile just dont come around oftenTheres long been the idea of planet theory ascribed to Bill Parcells in regard to NFL roster construction. Essentially, there are only so many 300-pounders in the world with legitimately elite athletic traits, and it would behoove NFL teams to collect as many of these humans as they feasibly can. Banks certainly fits into that description, as he showed at the NFL combine. At 6-foot-6 and 327 pounds, Banks ran a 5.04-second 40-yard dash, jumped 32 inches in vertical jump and also hit 9 feet, 6 inches in the broad jump. For a defensive tackle prospect, those are all strong numbers, but when considering his size, it puts him into the class of truly elite athleticism. If Florida DT Caleb Banks can improve his tackling and stay healthy, whoever drafts him may be getting a steal. (Hayden Hodge/Yahoo Sports)Simply put, Banks can generate an unusual amount of explosion for someone this heavy. To make it even wilder, he did this on a broken foot equally impressive and concerning. Its never good to have feet problems at his size, but the fact he was able to notch those numbers with the injury suggests theres even more here to tap into.Banks athleticism immediately shows up on tape too. He is on a different level athletically than the blockers he faced, overwhelming them with explosion paired with sheer size. However, theres more to him than just that unrefined level of explosion. Hes not like Shemar Stewart last year, for example, who was selected in the first round with 1.5 sacks during his final collegiate season. Where Stewart struggled with reading blocks and diagnosing plays in real time, Banks really excels. Hes almost always technically sound within the structure of Floridas defense, plays with great technique in terms of leverage and footwork. Hes incredibly disruptive while remaining true to the structure of the defensive play call but he just cant finish.Missed tackles are an egregious flaw but also the only one in Caleb Banks gameIn the three games that Banks played in 2025, he could have put up a seasons worth of tackles for loss. He was incredibly stout and just too much for the opposing offensive line, but the running backs he was trying to get his hands on did not have as difficult of a time. Despite showing incredible balance through the contact and force of opposing 300-pounders, he loses all semblance of that high-end coordination when its time to actually finish the player.pic.twitter.com/HAIwms1CG0 22 Men (@22InConcert) April 1, 2026Strictly talking on-field, this is really the only egregious flaw in Banks game. He has work to do as a pass rusher, but even then, he has a few pass rush moves that he likes to employ and can gain pressure through sheer applied force and athleticism. Its not even a huge weakness the fact that a 330-pounder can even be thought of as a pass-rush threat is fairly rare.However, his tackling struggles actually create a big strain on the defense. Its great that Banks can be so sound while penetrating into the backfield and beating blocks, but when he doesnt finish in the backfield, the defense is suddenly down a man in terms of the framework of how they defend the run. That became even more dangerous when Florida deployed defensive fronts where he was responsible for two gaps. Now a runway is open where Banks was. Its a frustrating dichotomy to watch because on one hand, its just hard to find players who can consistently function as forceful, disciplined actors within a defense, but the inability to get guys on the ground is unacceptable especially for someone who is just too talented to sit on the bench.pic.twitter.com/fJPmSfa8PT 22 Men (@22InConcert) April 1, 2026Caleb Banks needs to be healthy on a more consistent basis tooEven for Banks supporters, he undoubtedly comes packaged with a lot of questions regarding whats next for him. Its possible he lands with a staff that helps him fix his tackling issues and he becomes one of the truly elite front seven players in the league. That would also require his health struggles from college through the combine to level out so he can stay on the field long enough to be worth a first-round pick. Those are major questions to answer, because theyve been persistent problems in his career up to this point.However, Banks has so many traits that are either hard to find or hard to teach at this point. His understanding of where he needs to be and the techniques to execute those assignments is truly elite, and the physical profile is not something that an NFL staff can build. It comes down to whether or not a team thinks they can fix his tackling. There should be a reason to stay optimistic if he can stay healthy. Theres just too much talent and proven ability to stay balanced while defeating blocks that there has to be a way to translate that into more production at the point of finishing a play.Banks is not perfect, but there are plenty of defensive line coaches looking at his tape and saying the ever-toxic phrase that has plagued many throughout the course of their lives: I can fix him.

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Tiger Woods has turned down the chance to be U.S. captain for the Ryder Cup matches in 2027 as he steps away from golf-related activities to seek treatment and focus on his health.The decision announced Wednesday by the PGA of America was expected considering recent developments involving Woods. He was arrested Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence during a car crash near his home in South Florida.Woods entered a plea of not guilty on Tuesday and posted a statement later that said he was stepping away indefinitely. This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery, he said in a social media post.We commend Tiger for prioritizing his long-term health and deeply respect the courage it takes to make such a person decision, the PGA of America said in a statement.The PGA of America, which runs the American side of the Ryder Cup, said it would have further updates on the captaincy when appropriate.___AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf

Tiger Woods has turned down the chance to be U.S. captain for the Ryder Cup matches in 2027 as he steps away from golf-related activities to seek treatment and focus on his health.The decision announced Wednesday by the PGA of America was expected considering recent developments involving Woods. He was arrested Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence during a car crash near his home in South Florida.Woods entered a plea of not guilty on Tuesday and posted a statement later that said he was stepping away indefinitely. This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery, he said in a social media post.We commend Tiger for prioritizing his long-term health and deeply respect the courage it takes to make such a personal decision, the PGA of America said in a statement.The PGA of America, which runs the American side of the Ryder Cup, said it would have further updates on the captaincy when appropriate.___AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf

Tiger Woods has turned down the opportunity to captain the United States at the 2027 Ryder Cup, the PGA of America has announced.It comes after President Donald Trump revealed he had spoken directly with Woods following the golfer's arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence in Florida last week.In a telephone conversation with the New York Post, the President offered his assessment of the 50-year-old's condition."I think he's doing great, he's doing good," Trump stated.However, the President acknowledged the physical toll that years of injury have taken on the legendary sportsman."He lives a life of pain. He has a lot of pain," Trump remarked, describing Woods as "an amazing guy" and "an amazing athlete."The President emphasised that Woods' struggles stem from physical ailments rather than substance misuse, noting: "He doesn't have an alcohol problem, but he does have pain."The incident occurred on 27 March in Jupiter Island, when Woods' vehicle rolled over during a two-car collision on Beach Road shortly after 2pm local time.Neither Woods nor the other motorist sustained injuries in the crash.A breathalyser examination confirmed no alcohol was present in the golfer's system.Nevertheless, Woods declined to provide a urine sample, which can identify prescription drugs and illicit substances.According to the probable cause affidavit released by Martin County Sheriff's Office, investigators discovered two hydrocodone tablets bearing the marking 'M367' in Woods' trouser pocket.A Drug Recognition Expert at the scene concluded that Woods' impairment appeared to result from "some kind of medication or drug."Woods informed investigators that he had taken prescription medication prior to the incident.The probable cause affidavit reveals the extent of the golfer's physical deterioration, with Woods disclosing he has undergone seven surgical procedures on his back and more than 20 operations on his leg.Hydrocodone, the medication found in his possession, is an opioid prescribed for severe and persistent pain.According to the Cleveland Clinic, this particular drug is typically administered only when alternative pain relief options have proved ineffective or cannot be tolerated by the patient.Trump referenced these ongoing physical challenges, stating Woods "is under a tremendous physical pressure from his various ailments, you know, the back and the leg."Woods' recent arrest marks the latest in a troubling pattern of incidents behind the wheel.In 2017, the golfer faced a previous arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.Four years later, in 2021, he sustained severe injuries when his Genesis SUV crossed the central reservation at high speed and overturned, necessitating surgery and an extended rehabilitation period.His driving troubles extend back further still, to 2009, when authorities cited him for careless driving after his vehicle struck a fire hydrant and tree outside his Florida residence.Following his latest arrest, Woods spent eight hours in Martin County Jail, the mandatory detention period under Florida law for DUI charges.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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