Keldric Faulk

PRO: The Titans traded back into the first round to select Keldric Faulk with the 31st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-5-inch, 274-pounder is powerful, athletic pass rusher that can set the edge on the defensive front.  The Highland Home, Ala., native played three seasons (2023-25) at Auburn where he tallied 109 tackles, 10 sacks, 19.5 stops for loss, six passes defensed, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble.

TITANS TIDBITS:
• Faulk's father was the late Russell Eric Faulk, who passed away in a car accident in November 2008 when Keldric was three years old. Russell was a former football player who inspired Keldric and his brother, J.J., to play the sport.
• Faulk and his brother, J.J., were teammates at Auburn during the 2025 season. The brothers have hosted a turkey drive the last two Thanksgivings in their hometown of Highland Home, Ala.
• Faulk registered his first career collegiate sack at Nissan Stadium in the 2023 Music City Bowl.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS:  
• The Highland Home, Ala., native was selected by the Titans in the first round (31st overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft.

COLLEGE: 
• Saw action in 37 games with 32 starts over three seasons (2023-25) at Auburn and registered 109 tackles, 10 sacks, 19.5 stops for loss, six passes defensed, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble. Named third team All-SEC in his final collegiate campaign.

AS A JUNIOR (2025), started on the edge in all 12 games and totaled 29 tackles, including two sacks and five stops for loss.  Named a team captain and selected All-SEC third team.  Made 32 consecutive starts dating back to 2023.  Tied for the team lead with four passes defensed and added a fumble recovery.
• At Baylor (8/29), began the season with four tackles, including a sack, to go along with a pass defensed.
• At Oklahoma (9/20), made two tackles with a sack and a pass defensed.
• Against Missouri (10/18), totaled four tackles with a stop for loss.
• Against Kentucky (11/1), recorded a season-high five tackles with a stop for loss.
• Against Alabama (11/29), posted three tackles and a pass defensed.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2024), started all 12 games and recorded 45 tackles, seven sacks, 11 stops for loss, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a pass defensed.  
• Against California (9/7), registered a career-best eight tackles, including two sacks and another stop for loss.
• At Georgia (10/5), posted seven tackles, including two sacks.
• At Kentucky (10/26), named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week after tallying three tackles with two sacks.
• At Alabama (11/30), recorded six tackles, two stops for loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in the Iron Bowl.

AS A FRESHMAN (2023), played in all 13 games with eight starts and registered 35 tackles, a sack, 3.5 stops for loss and a pass defensed.  Named to the SEC all-freshman team.
• Against Ole Miss (10/21), posted a season-best six tackles, including a stop for loss.
• Against Alabama (11/25), notched four tackles in the Iron Bowl.
• Against Maryland (12/30), posted three tackles, including his first career collegiate sack in Music City Bowl.
• Graduated with a degree in interdisciplinary studies from Auburn.

PERSONAL:  
• Attended Highland Home (Ala.) High School and led the Flying Squadron to a 13-2 overall record and the semifinals of the 2022 AHSAA 2A state playoffs.
• Played for the East team in 2023 All-American Bowl and also was selected to the 2022 Alabama-Mississippi All-StarGame.
• During his high school career, he recorded 82 tackles, 30 stops for loss and 11 sacks. Was named ASWA first team all-state as a senior.
• Was a consensus four-star recruit and rated the No. 79 player in the country by Rivals. Was a consensus top 15 player in Alabama by On3, ESPN, Rivals and 24/7.
• Also lettered in basketball.
• Son of Lakendral Barnes and the late Russell Eric Faulk. Has a brother, J.J., and a sister, Erica.
• Enjoys hunting and fishing.
• Follow Faulk on Instagram at @darealkel04 and on X at @FaulkKeldric.
• Born Keldric Faulk on Sept. 7, 2004 in Montgomery, Ala.