ESPN projects the next Auburn Tiger to be taken in the NFL draft
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ESPN projects the next Auburn Tiger to be taken in the NFL draft
Taylor Jones, Auburn Wire·Auburn Wire
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The first night of the 2026 NFL Draft saw the first Auburn Tiger come off the board in Keldric Faulk, who went No. 31 overall to theTennessee Titans. Now that one Tiger has been claimed, how many more dominoes will fall on Day 2?
Crawford logged 58 tackles over his two seasons at Auburn, with five sacks, a forced fumble, and an interception. Crawford created 43 pressures and missed just 11 tackles in 616 snaps last season, and earneda respectable 85.8 run defense grade from Pro Football Focus. Miller points out that the Dolphins need a boost at EDGE rusher, but don't be surprised if franchises such as theDetroit Lions,Dallas Cowboys,Tampa Bay Buccaneers, call upon Crawford to fill a need.
Connor Lew has started 25 games at center for Auburn over three years before an ACL injury cut his junior season short in 2025. He made the most of his time by allowing just three sacks and 16 pressures in over 1,600 snaps foran efficiency score of 98.7. The Texans are projected to take Lew with their 3rd round pick, but other franchises such as the Cleveland Browns,Los Angeles Chargers, andBaltimore Ravenscould also use the services of Lew.
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Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk poses with his mother Lakendral Barnes and brother J.J. Faulk on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk is introduced before the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk is selected by the Tennessee Titans as the number 31 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk is selected by the Tennessee Titans as the number 31 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk is selected by the Tennessee Titans as the number 31 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk is selected by the Tennessee Titans as the number 31 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk is selected by the Tennessee Titans as the number 31 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk is selected by the Tennessee Titans as the number 31 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
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Photos: Auburn's Keldric Faulk at the 2026 NFL Draft
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
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Photos: Auburn's Keldric Faulk at the 2026 NFL Draft
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
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Photos: Auburn's Keldric Faulk at the 2026 NFL Draft
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
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Photos: Auburn's Keldric Faulk at the 2026 NFL Draft
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk poses with his mother Lakendral Barnes and brother J.J. Faulk on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
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Photos: Auburn's Keldric Faulk at the 2026 NFL Draft
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk is introduced before the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
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Photos: Auburn's Keldric Faulk at the 2026 NFL Draft
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk is selected by the Tennessee Titans as the number 31 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
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Photos: Auburn's Keldric Faulk at the 2026 NFL Draft
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk is selected by the Tennessee Titans as the number 31 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
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Photos: Auburn's Keldric Faulk at the 2026 NFL Draft
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk is selected by the Tennessee Titans as the number 31 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
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Photos: Auburn's Keldric Faulk at the 2026 NFL Draft
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk is selected by the Tennessee Titans as the number 31 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
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Photos: Auburn's Keldric Faulk at the 2026 NFL Draft
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk is selected by the Tennessee Titans as the number 31 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
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Photos: Auburn's Keldric Faulk at the 2026 NFL Draft
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk is selected by the Tennessee Titans as the number 31 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
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