Auburn Tigers News: Keldric Faulk talks growth, AU availability report vs. Kentucky

In today's edition of Auburn Tigers News, Keldric Faulk talks about his growth as a player and the Tigers release the availability report ahead of the Kentucky matchup.
Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Keldric Faulk (15) celebrates a stop as Auburn Tigers take on California Golden Bears at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Keldric Faulk (15) celebrates a stop as Auburn Tigers take on California Golden Bears at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. / Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK
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In today's edition of Auburn Tigers News, Keldric Faulk talks about his growth as a player and the Tigers release the availability report ahead of the Kentucky matchup

Since his freshman year on the Plains, defensive end Keldric Faulk has been an impact player for the Auburn football program. He lived up to the high expectations placed on him as a true freshman, and this year has become a regular starter on the Tigers' defense.

"Last year I was not a great pass rusher at the beginning of the year," Faulk said, per Auburn Undercover. "I was still kinda timid as far as pass rushing, but as the season went on, it all of the sudden got comfortable for me. Now it just feels natural going out there and working certain moves on third down, transitioning from run to pass on first and second down, that's where I feel like the most growth in my game has come from."

Faulk went on to say that high school ball and college ball can't really be compared, and he credits his coaches Vontrell King-Williams and Josh Aldridge for helping him take the steps to be great at this level.

Tigers release the availability report ahead of the Kentucky matchup

The availability reports for both Kentucky and Auburn football have been released ahead of this weekend's game in Lexington. Teams are required to submit the likelihood that a player can participate but do not have to disclose injuries or statuses.

Auburn football

  • CB Champ Anthony (OUT)
  • CB Tyler Scott (OUT)
  • TE Brandon Frazier (OUT)
  • EDGE Jamonta Waller (OUT)
  • WR Caleb Burton II (DOUBTFUL)

Kentucky football

  • DB Maxwell Hairston (OUT)
  • DB Jantzen Dunn (OUT)
  • ILB Jayvant Brown (OUT)
  • DL Darrion Henry-Young (OUT)
  • OL Gerald Mincy (OUT)
  • DL Tavion Gadson (OUT)
  • DL Josaih Hayes (OUT)
  • RB DeaMonte "Chip" Trayanum (DOUBTFUL)
  • RB Demie Sumo-Karngbaye (QUESTIONABLE)
  • DL Keeshawn Silver (QUESTIONABLE)
  • DB Quay'sheed Scott (QUESTIONABLE)
  • DT Deone Walker (PROBABLE)
  • DB DJ Waller Jr. (PROBABLE)
  • ILB D'Eryk Jackson (PROBABLE)
  • DL Tre'vonn Rybka (PROBABLE)
  • K Jacob Kauwe (PROBABLE)