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Keldric Faulk

ED

Auburn

Projected

1st Round

Height

6'6"

Weight

285 lbs

Age

20.5

Year

Jr.

Games

37

Snaps

1,588

Scheme

TBD

Role

TBD

CompsMiller: TBDDraftBuzz: Mykel WilliamsWF: TBDRinger: Travon WalkerNFL.com: Carlos DunlapBleacher Report: Carlos Dunlap
Round ProjectionsBrugler: TBDDraftBuzz: 1ST - TOP 10Bleacher Report: 2nd RoundThe Draft Network: Round 2

Player Summary

Faulk turns 21 during his rookie season, features a long, projectable frame with room to reach 300+ pounds and high-character leadership that boosts his grade. Versatile for odd or even fronts, he aligns anywhere from edge to interior on passing downs, where quickness and long levers overmatch guards. A fluid athlete with diverse rush moves, efficient sudden hands, and strong pursuit, he stalks scrambling QBs effectively. As a run defender, he dominates with elite grades (89.2, 86th percentile solo stops), low missed tackles (88th percentile), and the strength/length to control, shed, or penetrate gaps while chasing stretch plays. Limitations include average upfield burst, playing tall, inconsistent violent hands/assertiveness at the point, and overruns that delay working back to the QB—reflected in uneven sack production (7+ in 2024, just a couple in 2025) and an underdeveloped pass-rush plan.

Strengths

• Ideal Size/Frame/Wingspan • Immediate High End Run Def. • Solid Block Shedder • Versatile Experience • High Motor Pass Rusher • Young Player, 21 Y.O. Rookie

Weaknesses

• Lacks Elite Athleticism • Inconsistent Hand Usage • Pass Rush Repetoire • Pass Rush Production is poor • Technically Unrefined

PFF Scores

2025 Grade74.5
2024 Grade83.8
2023 Grade67.5
Hits1
Sacks2
Hurries26
Run Stop %8.6
PR Win Rate10.2
Batted Balls2
Forced Fumbles0
Run Def. Grade85.5
Tackling Grade67.7
True Pass Rush69.6
Pass Rush Grade63.8
Total Pressures29
Missed Tackle Rate10

Athletic Testing

RAS
Hand Size
Arm Length
MetricResultScore
Bench
Broad
3 Cone
Height
Weight
40 Time
10 Split
20 Split
Vertical
Size
Speed
Agility
Explosive

Overall Rankings

Bleacher Report#21
Brugler#15
CBS#13
DraftBuzz#6
DraftTek#7
ESPN#12
Kiper#20
Miller#20
NFL.com#27
PFF#16
The Draft Network#18
Walter#8

POS Rankings

Bleacher Report#2
Brugler#3
CBS#2
DraftBuzz#3
DraftTek
ESPN#3
Kiper
Miller
NFL.com
PFF#4
The Draft Network#4
Walter#2

ADP

Brugler#15
Campbell#9
Jeremiah#20
Kiper#11
Lance#7
McShay#23
Miller#17
NFL.com#27
PFF#15
Reid#15
Tankathon#12
TDN#14
TWSN#12
Walter#9
Yates#20

Site Ratings

24/7 Sports96
Bleacher Report8
Draft Buzz89
ESPN82
NFL.com6.45
Rivals6.1

NFL Score Breakdown

Prospect Grade6.45

Will Become Good Starter Within Two Years

Production73

2026 Combine DE/EDGE Rank: 14th

Athleticism76

2026 Combine DE/EDGE Rank: 6th

Total78

2026 Combine DE/EDGE Rank: 5th

DraftBuzz Grades

Tackling80.00
Pass Rush98.00
Run Defense77.00

Snap Alignments

Alignment
2025Career
A GAP
1130
B GAP
48172
Off Ball
46
Outside Tkl
333822
Over Tackle
160558