Keldric Faulk: Cowboys' Early-Round Draft Option

0:00On March 1st, in our continued look at the 2026 NFL draft prospects for the Dallas Cowboys, today we're spotlighting Auburn Edge Defender, Keldrick Falk. This 6-foot-6, 285-pound junior ranks 15th overall according to major scouting services. He's a 4-star recruit who earned 3rd team all SEC honors last season, and SEC All-Freshman as a true freshman. Falk burst onto the scene as a freshman with 35 tackles in his first career sack in a bowl game. His 2024 season was a true breakout where he posted 45 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and 7 sacks over 12 games, including standout games against Cow, Georgia, and Kentucky. Last year in 2025, his stats dipped to 29 tackles in two sacks, but he started every game as team captain while shifting, positions. Scouts rave about his prototypical size, elite run defense, and power in collapsing pockets with violent hands and a high motor.

1:01He excels at setting edges in squeezing lanes, showing versatility across the line. On the flip side, his bend and first step quickness are just average, past rush moves need polishing, and that production drop has raised questions about consistency against speed tackles. For the Cowboys, Falk projects as a strong base for 3 defensive end who can slide inside on passing downs, prioritizing edge control before, unleashing his rush. He schemes specific, thriving in power fronts rather than wide 9 speed looks, with a pro comparison to Carlos Dunlap as a high floor starter. Overall, Falk brings a sending upside as a reliable runstopper who could develop into a steady pressure generator making him a solid early round. Option if Dallas wants to bolster their front 7.