Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Atlanta Falcons
Trading Bijan Robinson, Drake London gets suggested as potential rebuild option for Falcons.
The Atlanta Falcons are planning to load up defensively to have a complete team in 2026.
According to a Sports Illustrated article, the Atlanta Falcons have their eyes on a massive defensive prospect.
“The Atlanta Falcons reportedly have some interest in standout Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks. The massive interior player is reportedly coming to Flowery Branch on a top-30 visit, and could be an outstanding option for them in the second round.” Garrett Chapman wrote in the SI article.
Drafting a massive prospect like Banks could do wonders for the Falcons defensive line. The move could add more meat and potatoes specially on the interior.
Falcons Made Interior Defensive Move in Free Agency
The Atlanta Falcons resigned defensive tackle LaCale London through the 2026 season. The Atlanta Falcons bring back a phenomenal run-stuffer who had a breakout 2025 season. After keeping Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator, this signing is a trend in the right direction for the Atlanta Falcons.
During the 2025 season, London recorded 30 tackles, 7 tackles for a loss, 5 sacks and a forced fumble. His five sacks were a career-high and the fourth most on the team last season. London will add depth to the Atlanta Falcons’ front four.
“An undrafted free agent out of Western Illinois, the 28-year-old interior lineman has been on an active NFL roster in three separate seasons, including two with the Falcons.” Will McFadden wrote in an Atlanta Falcons article. “He first joined Atlanta in 2023 and appeared in seven games as a rotational defender following a standout training camp. London spent the 2024 season on the Falcons’ practice squad before appearing in 13 games with five starts during the 2025 season.”
Over three NFL seasons, London has recorded a total of 43 tackles (23 solo) and 9 tackles for loss. All five of his career sacks came in 2025.
Pairing Banks with London could be a nightmare for opposing offenses. Banks will be a top prospect no matter where he lands.
Caleb Banks 2026 Draft Outlook
“Big-framed, long-limbed interior defender whose play needs more polish to consistently match his traits. Banks has a quick first step. He can stun/control single blocks when his hand strikes are timely and accurate, but he needs faster disengagement to increase his tackle count. His high center of gravity allows double teams to generate displacement, so a move to odd-front end could be in his best interest as a run defender.” An NFL.com article says.
The massive defensive tackle dealt with a foot injury in 2025. Furthermore, he looked a lot slower during his NFL combine performance. The defensive lineman had 40 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks over 24 college games in his career.
“Banks was a five-year college player, splitting time between the Louisville Cardinals (2021-22) and Gators (2023-25). He was limited to just three games last season but was outstanding in Gainesville over his first two years.” Chapman wrote.
“Despite the recent foot injury, Banks’ size, quickness, and power make him a potential day two pick. For the Falcons, he could compete immediately at defensive tackle, bolstering a front that struggled against the run in 2025.”