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Caleb Banks Brings Big Personality — and a Mini Zoo — to the Vikings
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Caleb Banks Brings Big Personality — and a Mini Zoo — to the Vikings

Minnesota Vikings On SI·Jonathan Harrison·about 1 month ago
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New Vikings defensive tackle Caleb Banks describes himself as "different," "goofy," and a man of many interests and a "jack of all trades." In his introductory press conference at TCO Performance Center on Friday, Banks displayed a larger-than-life character that might just win over fans unhappy with the team's choice to draft the big man with a concerning injury history. "I got a crazy personality," said the Vikings' No. 18 overall pick on Friday. "I'm a great person. I love my animals. I got four of them, probably going to add more." When asked about his four pets, Banks surprised some when he revealed an eclectic collection of animals, that includes "two ball pythons, a chameleon, and a Cane Corso." Banks described his love of animals as something that once pushed him toward attempting to study zoology at the University of Florida. However, football got in the way. "When I had to go to college, they said, 'You got to pick a major.' I was like, 'Major?…

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