NFL draft injury analysis: Keldric Faulk, EDGE - Auburn

The Lions have been trying the past two seasons to fill the big EDGE position with Marcus Davenport - which hasn't gone well due to injury issues . That's where Keldric Faulk may come in. If the Lions want a long-term, big man at EDGE, Faulk may be their 1st-round pick.

Here is the excerpt of my medical report on Faulk : (Ages in parentheses are at start of 2026 season and are factored into the concern level. Injury info and ages based on available public information are unverified and subject to update. Games played data courtesy of sports-reference.

com . ) Keldric Faulk, EDGE (21) - Auburn Projected round 1. #27 on Daniel Jeremiah board Jan 27 .

Mocked to Lions in 1st round by Matt Miller ESPN . Concern level 3/10 2025: 12/12 games. Minor “ding” in penultimate game .