According to the Pro Football Hall of Fame there have been 377 sets of brothers have played in the professional ranks.

Auburn football looks to add to that stat with Keldric and J.J. Faulk.

“It was just like it was in high school,” Keldric Faulk said. “He is my brother and also my best friend. So just having my best friend back in the same areas me is one of the best things in the world, what I dreamt about having. It’s been a dream just to have him up there just with me every day.”

Keldric and J.J. both played together at Highland Home high school in 2021-2022. The brothers led ed the Flying Squadron to a 13-2 overall record and the semifinals of the 2022 AHSAA 2A state playoffs.

As Keldric moved on to Auburn, J.J. took the reins of defensive captain at Highland Home, finishing 58 tackles with 13 TFL, 3 sacks, 19 QB hurries as a junior. In his senior year, J.J. was named the ASWA Class 2A defensive player of the year.

“It’s a special opportunity that not people can do,” J.J. Faulk told Al.com at ASWA banquet back in January. “I’m just blessed and fortunate to have that opportunity.”

“He’s pushed me every day and always showed me what hard work and dedication looked like. He basically paved the way for me. So, I’m excited to be up there with him.”

During SEC media days, Keldric talked about the improvements and growth he’s seen in J.J.’s game throughout the Tigers spring practices.

“He’s become a young man now,” Keldric Faulk said. “He was a kid but now he’s been here essentially all alone. I been helping him out of course but I try to let him figure things out on his own.”

“Whenever he needs advice from me that when I’ll step in. It’s a completely different ballgame from high school to college. So, I always tell him to prepare like a professional at this level.

Jerry Humphrey III covers Auburn sports forAL.com. You can follow him on X at @Jerryhump3or email him at [email protected].