Vikings invite draft pick Caleb Banks to bring his pythons, Cane Corso and chameleon to Minnesota

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When Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell introduced first-round pick Caleb Banks last Friday, he also took the time to introduce his new player's family and there were a lot of them -- his mom Mary, his brothers Trayvon and Jalen and his girlfriend Monique.

"It's not only just about our players," O'Connell noted, "but it's about their support systems and their families feeling a part of the organization that our great ownership lets us get to be a part of every single day."

Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks sacks LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., on Nov. 16, 2024. (John Raoux/AP)

Well, apparently the Vikings are also welcoming of their players' pets and that is important when it comes to Banks, because at some point he's moving to the Twin Cities with his two pythons.

And his Cane Corso.

And a chameleon.

And some birds.

And maybe a tarantula he wants to add to the menagerie.

Bring 'em all, the Vikings encouraged Banks when they selected him in the first round last Thursday.

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