Cleveland Browns NFL Draft Profile: DE Keldric Faulk, Auburn
A young player with room to reach his potential is catnip to Browns GM Andrew Berry.
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Keldric Faulk #15 of the Auburn Tigers pressures the pocket as Trey Zuhn III #60 of the Texas A&M Aggies blocks during the first half at Kyle Field on September 27, 2025 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Browns got by in 2025 with a defensive end rotation of Alex Wright, Cameron Thomas, and Isaiah McGuire, where the whole was greater than the sum of the parts.
That could be the plan again this season, though new defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg may be itching for something better, especially since the offense will continue to struggle to score if the plan really is to start Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders at quarterback. Heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, defense may not be a priority, at least in the first round, but if general manager Andrew Berry is interested in adding a defensive end who can step in while still having room to grow, he may consider Auburn’s Keldric Faulk when the Browns are on the clock later in Round 1. I tend to like defensive linemen who can blow up blocks and quarterbacks and running backs from any gap, so I'm Team Keldric Faulk.
Dude is ORNERY. pic. twitter.
com/5zcnQ3rk5K — Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) February 17, 2026 Name: Keldric Faulk Position: Defensive End Height/Weight: 6-foot-6, 276 pounds College: Auburn Tigers 2025 Defensive Stats: 12 games, 29 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks Career Defensive Stats: 37 games, 109 tackles, 19. 5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 1 forced fumble Average “Big Board” Position as of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: 20th overall, projected first round The Draft Network’s Grade/Round Value: Round 2 – Winning Starter Keldric Faulk is a DE prospect in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 9.
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