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Ex-Louisville commit haunts Cardinals fans as first-round pick in 2026 NFL mock draft

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Former Louisville football commit emerges as one of College Football’s biggest stars and is now a projected first-round draft pick in ESPN's 2026 NFL mock draft.

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Former Louisville football 3-star commit is now expected to be a first-round 2026 NFL Draft pick. Caleb Banks was once a massive hidden gem that the Cardinals landed back in 2020, but after just two seasons with the Cardinals, the now elite defensive lineman for the Florida Gators is expected to be one of the top picks selected in the next NFL Draft, per ESPN's latest 2026 mock draft.