Titans Draft Keldric Faulk: SEC Pressure, Sack Potential

0:00On April 24, Titans made a bold move in the draft, trading up to snag Auburn defensive in Keldrick Falk at the 31st spot overall. The 6-foot-6, 285-pound B springs serious size and SEC pressure, ranking 8th in the conference with 45 pressures. Last season, family showed up strong in Nashville for the big day. Mom Lakindral Barnes gripfalk's powder-blue Titans Jersey tight, the one with his name and number one on the back. Not wanting to let go even for, a photo op. Younger brother JJ, also playing at Auburn, was right there too, sharing the moment. Barnes was overjoyed when the agent called the night before, tears flowing as she asked where her boy was headed. Falk dropped to his knees on the call, and he often wonders if his late dad would be proud. Mama sure is him, yes. He shouted out JJ for his skills and support, though JJ admits he'll miss him a bit on the planes. Falk sees the Titans' defense playing fast and violent, fitting his versatility on the

1:00edge or inside. He owns up to needing more sacks, only 10 over 37 games, turning those pressures into finishes. First year coach Robert Salah is hyped, drawing parallels to past successes, embracing his speed, quickness and length as a nightmare match-up. Expect Falk to bulk up that sack total quick under Salah's guidance, positioning the Titans D-line for a fierce run game. This kid's got the tools to disrupt in year 1. NFL News Today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters on Game Day. I'm Corey with The Story.