Fourteen former Auburn University football players took part in the school’s Pro Day at the Woltosz Center, according to a March 25 announcement. The event gave these athletes an opportunity to showcase their skills and make final impressions on National Football League scouts before the upcoming draft.
Pro Day is significant for aspiring professional football players as it serves as one of their last chances to demonstrate athletic ability, complete drills, and interview with NFL personnel. Defensive end Keldric Faulk described the day as “the final step on his journey to the National Football league.” Faulk said, “As far as I could tell, everybody was pretty pleased.” He added that he plans to bring “everything that I have with Auburn and more” to whichever franchise selects him. “The dedication to that team, being a leader in that locker room. On and off the field, doing everything I can to make sure our team prospers,” Faulk said.
Keyron Crawford, another edge rusher who transferred from Arkansas State and played two seasons at Auburn, is also considered a strong prospect after an All-SEC senior season. Crawford said of his meetings with NFL teams: “They love me as a person, most importantly, and the second part is they love me as a player. Mindset wise, what I bring to the table, my mentality, how much I can contribute at the next level.” He emphasized his appreciation for Auburn’s environment: “I would love to be a part of this team still… Running out in Jordan-Hare, that’s one of the most electrifying stadiums I ever played at.”
Former center Connor Lew participated alongside offensive lineman Jeremiah Wright. Wright called participating in Pro Day “a dream come true right here” after watching teammates take part over previous years. Wright said he aims for NFL teams to see someone who will be “a people mover… knocking people off the ball and be a bully.”
Players also commented on head coach Alex Golesh’s impact on Auburn’s program since taking over leadership duties. Faulk said Golesh is “building genuine relationships with everybody in that locker room,” while Crawford noted: “Golesh is changing the culture… How he interacts with players—it’s different.” Wright described this year’s offensive line development as “a work in progress” but expressed optimism about its future cohesion.
The 2026 National Football League Draft will take place April 23–25 in Pittsburgh.
