Seven Florida Gators earned preseason All-SEC honors by Phil Steele, the publication announced last week. Three were selected on offense, two on defense, and two on special teams. In addition to the All-SEC selections, four Gators earned preseason All-America honors.
DT Caleb Banks – First Team
Senior defensive tackle Caleb Banks earned First-Team All-SEC and Third-Team All-America. The 6’6, 329-pound defensive lineman broke out throughout the 2024 season, tallying 4.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, and two forced fumbles in 12 games played. Banks was one of the best defensive tackles in the country over the last month of the season, which garnered plenty of interest from NFL teams.