EDGE 9
Keldric Faulk
Auburn
Height: 6'5 7/8"
Weight: 276 lbs
Class: Junior
Report by:
Dan Essien
Measurables
Physical
Height
6'5 7/8"
Weight
276 lbs
Arm Length
34 3/8 in
Hand Size
9 3/4 in
Explosiveness
Vertical
35 in
Broad Jump
9'9"
Traits
multi
Rare Size
Trait Prototype: Calais Campbell
defense
Edge Setter
Trait Prototype: Cameron Jordan
multi
Anchor
Trait Prototype: Frank Ragnow
defense
Run Stuffer
Trait Prototype: Keion White
defense
Hand-to-Hand Combat
Trait Prototype: Jared Verse
defense
Dual Rusher
Trait Prototype: John Franklin-Myers
Summary
Strengths
Great edge setter. Frequently avoided by opponents in run strategy.
Sheds single blocks with ease against the run.
Useful interior rusher. Gets hands up when not making progress upfield.
Weaknesses
Doesn't have much variety in pass rush package.
Limited lateral movement.
Plays too upright at times, losing leverage.
Final Report
Keldric Faulk is a polarizing EDGE prospect out of Auburn. Faulk has rare size at 6'6" and nearly 280 lbs. His testing confirmed that he's a linearly explosive athlete. Faulk's production has been up and down. In 2025, Faulk only had 2 sacks, and 5 tackles for loss. To be fair, most teams actively avoided him in the run game and often helped to his side in pass rush. In 2024, Faulk had 7 sacks and 11 tackles for loss with less attention. Against the run, Faulk is at his best. He's a strong edge setter and he uses his length well to stalemate blockers, read the ball carrier, and shed in the right direction. When his pad level is right, he has no issue digging in against stronger blockers. Faulk is also great at collapsing pullers and blowing up traps and counters. He can be relied on to both control his gap and make plays when possible. As a pass rusher, Faulk is somewhat limited. He doesn't possess the lateral agility or bend to be a premier rusher on the edge. When rushing inside, however, Faulk has some potential. He's displayed an effective arm over and a club and rip on the inside that would give most IOLs issues. He also has good instincts to get his hands up and disrupt passing lanes when he's not getting home on a rush. At the next level, Faulk would fit best as a 3-4 defensive end where he can make the most out of his read and react ability against the run and develop his ability as a pass rusher. I think he can but an early contributor because of his run defense but he'd probably come off the field on obvious passing downs.