Breakdown and analysis of new Texans rookie OL Keylan Rutledge
Here's everything you need to know about Houston Texans offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge entering the 2026 offseason
Big Red? Big Problem for opposing defensive linemen coming to Reliant Stadium in 2026. The Houston Texans didn't wait for Georgia Tech offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge to fall into their lap at pick No.
28. They knew he was destined to be a part of the long-term plan, which is why they traded up two spots to get him. “This guy is all ball,” Texans general manager Nick Caserio said.
“Doesn’t care about anything else. He wants to punch you in the mouth and that works here. ” Once the run on offensive linemen began, Houston knew it needed to settle on its top pick.
The name: Rutledge, a mauler in the trenches who excelled in run blocking during his lone season in Atlanta. The 6-foot-4, 318-pound lineman didn't allow a sack in over 400 pass-blocking reps last season and has position flexibility, having tested at guard and center, helping the Yellow Jackets secure a 10-win season. “Moving two spots was more of positioning than anything else,” Caserio said after the pick.
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