A five-star Auburn signee who grew into a versatile edge-interior threat, Keldric Faulk went 31st overall to the Titans in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Keldric Faulk was one of the most coveted defensive line recruits in the country before starring for three seasons at Auburn, where his rare combination of length and versatility made him a first-round lock. Tennessee took him with the final pick of round one in the 2026 draft, adding a 6-foot-6 defender capable of playing both edge and interior line spots.
Path to the league
Faulk grew up in Highland Home, Alabama, and was rated a five-star recruit who played in the 2023 All-American Bowl. He originally committed to Florida State before flipping to Auburn following a coaching change, and he started building his college resume immediately as a true freshman in 2023, when he earned SEC All-Freshman Team honors.
Career highlights
Over three seasons at Auburn (2023-2025), Faulk recorded 109 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss and 10 sacks, growing from a raw freshman into a full-time starter by his sophomore year. He earned third-team All-SEC recognition as a junior in 2025 before declaring for the draft, and his 6-foot-6, 276-pound frame with an ability to line up at multiple spots along the front made him one of the top defensive line prospects available.
2025 season recap
Faulk's junior season was his best and final year at Auburn, earning him third-team All-SEC honors as he continued to add to his career sack and tackle-for-loss totals. That production, combined with a strong pre-draft process that included a 4.68 40-yard dash and 35-inch vertical jump at his size, pushed him into the first round, where the Titans selected him 31st overall.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Keldric Faulk
- ESPN: Keldric Faulk player page
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Defensive End
- Group
- defense
- College
- Auburn
- Hometown
- Highland Home, AL, USA
- Age
- 21
- Status
- active
