Keldric Faulk

The Player  

Faulk, who won’t turn 21 until September, is one of the youngest players in the draft, and there’s no denying that he’s a raw prospect. His production declined in 2025, but his tape is much better than his numbers indicate. He plays with outstanding effort, and you simply cannot coach his combination of size, length, and athleticism.     

Faulk is unrefined as a pass rusher, but there is so much to work with given his traits and his motor. He had the lowest pass rush win rate (11.4 percent) of the top 10 edge prospects in this class, but he possesses a quick first step, has ridiculously long arms, and is a smooth mover for his massive frame. I really like some of his three-technique tape. He’s a problem when he’s turned loose on the outside shoulder of the guard on obvious pass downs. However, he’s slow to redirect when a QB moves off his spot, which is one reason why he leaves a lot of sacks on the field.

The reality is that Faulk won’t win with speed or redirection suddenness. He needs to develop a pass rush plan and refine his hands. Faulk will be a day one high-impact run defender in the NFL. He’s strong at the point of attack, sets a hard edge, and plays the run with loads of physicality and effort. 

The Draft

Faulk’s draft stock fluctuates wildly, depending on whom you ask. His grades will vary from team to team based on his defensive scheme fit. Expect a wide range of opinions, but the bottom line is that Faulk is a Round 1 pick all day long and should hear his name called in the first 25 picks. 

The Projection

There are a lot of similarities between Faulk and Arik Armstead; the latter was also 21 years old coming out of Oregon. Faulk is slightly shorter than Armstead but is more athletically gifted. He should have a long, successful NFL career ahead of him and could be one of the steals in this draft.