Faulk: Top NFL Draft Target for Bengals, Chiefs

0:00On March 28th, Auburn defensive lineman Keldrick Faulk is turning heads as a prime target for the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs in the March, 2026 NFL Draft. ESPN analyst Jordan Reed pegs him as a perfect fit for their top 10 picks with the Bengals at number 10 and Chiefs at number 9. This 6 with 5, 276 pound 21 year old shines as a top run stuffer, even if his past rush dipped last season. Scouts compare Faulk to Greg Russo and Mikel Williams highlighting his raw upside. Right now, Madras slat him around 15th to 20th overall, not quite top 10 material yet. Both teens crave ed rushers, making him a sneaky value if he slides. Fans and analysts buzz about this because Faulk capped in Auburn last year, proving leadership early. For Cincinnati and Kansas City, grabbing a projected mid-first rounder that high-scream smart chess move, especially with roster gaps staring them, down post-free agency.

1:02Word is the Bengals my trade back from number 10 into the teens, snagging Faulk plus extra day 2 picks for spots like linebacker or corner. They chatted with him at the scouting combine, alongside other late first talents like defensive tackles Peter Woods and Kate and McDonald, plus corner. Avion Terrell Keep eyes on these pre-draft moves, as Cincinnati's strategy could reshape their hull and boost Faulk's stock come April.