Auburn edge Keldric Faulk.
Well, if Joe is going to cite a schlock draft, at least highlight one from a guy that Joe trusts.
Prickly Pete Prisco of CBS published his first schlock. Joe knows Prisco actually puts in effort and research. And he won’t type something stupid like someone from CBS did earlier this month having the Bucs pick an offensive lineman at No. 15.
Prisco believes Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht is going edge rusher. Prisco thinks Keldric Faulk of Auburn is the target.
They need more help for their pass rush. Faulk seems to fit the type of player general manager Jason Licht likes to draft. His best football is in front of him.
Joe can’t attest to seeing Faulk. While Joe watches a ton of college football, Joe doesn’t watch much SEC, certainly not Auburn. Texas, Georgia, Oklahoma and Alabama, yeah. And maybe a little of Tennessee.
Auburn was pretty rank last year, so no, Joe didn’t watch them.
“This Joe” will repeat his desire that the Bucs should not draft an edge rusher at No. 15. Joe just does not have any faith — until proven otherwise — this coaching staff can or will develop a rookie edge rusher. Bringing in a veteran is a totally different story.
“This Joe” fears drafting an edge rusher at No. 15 is akin to lighting a draft pick on fire with the current coaching staff. Drafting an edge rusher in the second round or later, OK.
NFL draft guru Daniel Jeremiah has Faulk ranked No. 32 overall in his prospect rankings so drafting him at No. 15 seems a little bit of a reach.
Faulk is a versatile defensive lineman with an ideal frame and length. He aligned up and down the front in Auburn’s scheme. He lacks ideal twitch and explosion, but he’s a very loose, fluid mover. As a pass rusher, he doesn’t have an elite get-off but still finds ways to win with a swooping arm-over or steady pocket push. He doesn’t always have a plan, which impacts his production. Against the run, he can stack and hold the point of attack because of his length and balance. He’ll shoot gaps at times and provide penetration to force negative plays. His effort is good, and coaches rave about his character/work ethic. Overall, I was hoping he would play with more ferocity, but there’s a lot to dream about with his potential.
Keldric Faulk (6’6 280) Auburn
+ Ability to set an edge
+ 85.5 run defense grade in 2025
+ Just an 8.5% missed tackle rate for his career
+ Utilization of his length
+ Alignment versatility
+ 45 pressures and 7 sacks in 2024
+ Doesn’t turn 21 until September
+ Power in his… pic.twitter.com/0sieEKZduU
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