Keldric Faulk: NFL Draft's Hidden Gem

0:00On April 20th, Auburn defensive end Keldrick Faulk is turning heads as the 2026 NFL draft nears in Pittsburgh. Scouts have him pegged high, with USA Today's latest mock sending him to the Buffalo Bills at pick number 26 overall. At 6 foot 6 and around 280 pounds, this young beast could lock down their line in a big way. Faulk's got that rare versatility, lining up inside or outside with power at the point of attack. He's a high motor pass rusher, with solid moves already, and analysts see him as a three down player who fits perfect after Buffalo's receiver. Upgrades, plus his big board rank sits at number 14, marking him as a polished gem ready for the pros. Fans at Auburn loved him from day one under coach Hugh Freeze. He exploded as a sophomore with 11 tackles for loss and 7-6 in 2024, then held steady last year with 29 tackles. Five for loss and two sacks.

1:00Those intangibles like run recognition and locker room vibe make him a coach's dream. The draft kicks off April 23rd through 25th, starting with round 1 Thursday at 8 p.m. Eastern on NFL Network and ESPN. Rounds 2 and 3 follow Friday at 7 p.m., then 4 through 7 Saturday at noon, all streamable on NFL Plus, ESPN apps or FUBO. Keep your eyes on Faulk as these projections heat up. Freeze the type of edge who could flip a defense overnight and own that rookie class. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates.