Both qualities have been on display for the rookie offensive lineman. Recommended Videos Not only has Rutledge lined up with the starters at center as he competes with Jake Andrews for the job, the former All-American selection has also cross-trained at offensive guard.

For the first time since 2010, Georgia Tech has had a player selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. Offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge was selected by the Houston Texans last night, in a trade up towards the end of the round. Known as “Big Red ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KETK)– With the 26th pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans have selected offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge from Georgia Tech. Rutledge is coming off a stellar senior season at Georgia Tech, where he started in ...

Watson (concussion) participated during the Texans' minicamp Tuesday, David J. Phillip of the Associated Press reports. Watson suffered a postseason-ending concussion during Houston's wild-card win at Pittsburgh in January,

The Houston Texans put a clear emphasis on upgrading the interior of their offensive line in last month's draft by landing on (and trading up for) first round guard Keylan Rutledge at the 26th-overall pick. Rutledge, a two-year starter at Georgia Tech ...

The Houston Texans are approaching the next big checkpoint of their offseason ahead of the 2026 regular season: three days of mandatory minicamp that'll be the last time the team has an organized practice until training camp later this July.