2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Rodney Faulk, DE, Stony Brook University

• Name: Rodney Faulk 
• Position: Defensive End
• College: Stony Brook University 
• Height: 6’4
• Weight: 265
• Twitter: @44rodneyfaulk
• Instagram: @rodfaulk_

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft? 

I have the size and strength to hold my own, and the speed to make plays in pursuit. I’m also a quick learner and consistent in how I prepare and perform.

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

I’m a hard worker and someone you can trust on and off the field. I’m always looking to improve, always on the rise

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be? 

I would donate to sickle cell research. It’s a serious disease that affects a lot of people, especially in the Black community, but it doesn’t get the funding or attention it deserves. 

Who was your role model? 

My mother 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

The patriots 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Linebacker Chayce Chalmers

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

When people click pens a lot 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Mr. Ed Donnellan from Gonzaga 

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome? 

Tearing my pec in 2023 and missing the rest of the season was one of the toughest moments of my life.

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

Chipotle 

What is your favorite snack food? 

Uncrustables 

What is your degree in? 

Business management with a specialization in finance 

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why? 

Lil Boosie – I think he would be funny 

Tony hawk – he changed his sport forever and is a legend 

Michael jackson – it would be cool to hear his stories 

What is your biggest weakness? 

I’d probably say my biggest weakness is always having to stick to an exact plan so sometimes it’s hard to be flexible.