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:

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(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

Faulk’s size of 6’ 6”, 285lbs is reminiscent of Marcus Davenport who the Lions are looking to replace. His young age is a very nice positive. He logged 19.5 TFL and 10 sacks in college.

The clean-up surgery is definitely something to look into as it often implies cartilage loss. The exact joint is unknown but a load-bearing joint like the knee could become problematic at some point down the road. Lions medical will surely dive into what the surgeon found in the operating room. Faulk may also get an MRI at combine medicals.

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This article originally appeared on Lions Wire: NFL draft injury analysis: Keldric Faulk, EDGE – Auburn