After pulling one of the first shockers in the draft by selecting Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate with the fourth overall selection, the Titans didn't allow their night to end too soon. As the first round counted down to the final two picks, the Titans traded with the Buffalo Bills to select Auburn edge rusher Keldric Faulk.After filling an offensive need, the team ensured that they shored up their defensive line by adding Faulk to the room. Here are seven things to know about their new edge rusher:Remained at Auburn all 3 yearsA rarity in the NIL era of college sports is a player remaining at the same school throughout his eligibility.
Faulk is the exception as he played all three of his collegiate seasons at Auburn under Hugh Freeze.Played college ball with his younger brotherKeldric Faulk wasn't the only player on Auburn's roster with the Faulk last name. His younger brother, J.J. Faulk, followed in his footsteps by joining the Auburn football program as a freshman last season.
No relation to the NFL legendWhile it is easy to match players' last names with others with the same last name, Keldric Faulk is not related to Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk.Five-Star recruitFaulk was an All-American selection coming out of Highland Home, Alabama, in 2023. He was ranked as a five-star recruit by Rivals ahead of his college decision.Flipped his college commitmentFlorida State University originally earned a commitment from Keldric Faulk during the summer of 2022. Following his senior football season, Faulk flipped his commitment to Auburn University in December 2022.Dedicates his success to his late fatherKeldric Faulks' father, Russell Eric Faulk, died in a car accident when he was only three years old.
Raised by his mother, Lakendral Barnes, along with his brother and sister (Erica Keldric), Keldric aimed to be a football player since he was young. His family is tight-knit, and his leadership helps them carry through.Giving back is in his natureKeldric and his brother J.J. host an annual giveaway in their hometown of Homeland Home, Alabama. Their giveaway consists of them giving out around 130 turkeys to families in need every year during the Thanksgiving holiday.This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Tennessee Titans select Keldric Faulk: 7 things to know about the EDGE