HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans selected Georgia Tech offensive guard Keylan Rutledge with the 26th overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night.
Houston traded up from pick No. 28 to get Buffalo’s 26th pick and nab Rutledge.
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans selected Georgia Tech offensive guard Keylan Rutledge with the 26th overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night.
Houston traded up from pick No. 28 to get Buffalo’s 26th pick and nab Rutledge.
He started all 13 games at right guard last season and did not allow a sack. He allowed just six hurries in 872 snaps last season, according to Pro Football Focus.
He was named third team All-American by The Associated Press and was a first team All ACC selection by the league and The AP.
Rutledge was part of an offensive line that helped the Yellow Jackets rank in the top 25 nationally in rushing offense and top five in fewest sacks allowed.
He could boost an offensive line that has struggled in the interior. They have veterans Wyatt Teller and Ed Ingram at the guard positions, but Rutledge could provide a more long-term solution.
It’s the first time the Texans have taken a player in the first round since drafting quarterback C.J. Stroud and defensive end Will Anderson Jr. with the second and third picks in 2023.
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