Faulk stands 6’6″ and about 285 pounds, hailing from Highland Home, Alabama. He’ll be 20 at his NFL debut and won’t turn 21 until September. A highly touted young prospect, he made the SEC All-Freshman Team in 2023 and was an All-SEC pick in 2025, having started his breakout season midway through his freshman year. His college resume includes 35 tackles, 4 TFLs and a sack as a freshman, followed by 45 tackles, 11 TFLs and 7 sacks in 2024. 💪🔥
While Faulk’s sack numbers aren’t eye-popping—10 sacks in three seasons—the Ravens’ selection would reflect how he faced constant double teams in 2025, according to scouting notes. PFF also highlighted his run-defense impact, citing an 89.2 run-defense grade over the past two years at Auburn, suggesting he could bolster the edge while continuing to develop as a pass rusher. 🛡️⚡
Beyond the draft, there’s also talk of a big free-agent swing. Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox floated Bengals star Trey Hendrickson as a potential target for Baltimore. Hendrickson led the NFL with 17.5 sacks in 2024 but missed 10 games in 2025, posting only 4.0 sacks. With his price sliding, Knox projected a three-year, about $75 million contract for the Ravens, likely featuring incentives and a team option to balance risk and upside. 💥📈
Bottom line: Baltimore is weighing both routes to fix its pass rush—draft Faulk to build a young, long-term edge presence or pursue a veteran like Hendrickson to deliver immediate impact. Either path aligns with the goal of strengthening a thin edge group after a disappointing season. 🏈🔧
