Keylan Rutledge
22-Year-Old
Picked by Texans
The Texans selected Rutledge in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 26th overall.
ANALYSIS
Rutledge (6-foot-4, 316 pounds) is something of an underdog story and an unconventional first-round pick, but there's a lot to like about his game and there's reason to believe this pick will age well for the Texans. Rutledge began his collegiate career at Middle Tennessee, where he stood out for two years before playing one year at Georgia Tech in 2025. Rutledge is a relentless mauler who should stand out as a run blocker immediately as an NFL starter for Houston, and his excellent athletic testing (5.05-second 40, 32.5-inch vertical) gives reason to think there's plenty of upside.
Rutledge (6-foot-4, 316 pounds) is something of an underdog story and an unconventional first-round pick, but there's a lot to like about his game and there's reason to believe this pick will age well for the Texans. Rutledge began his collegiate career at Middle Tennessee, where he stood out for two years before playing one year at Georgia Tech in 2025. Rutledge is a relentless mauler who should stand out as a run blocker immediately as an NFL starter for Houston, and his excellent athletic testing (5.05-second 40, 32.5-inch vertical) gives reason to think there's plenty of upside.
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Measurables Review
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How do Keylan Rutledge's measurables compare to other guard?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
316 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.05 secShuttle Time
4.54 secCone Drill
7.54 secVertical Jump
32.5 inBroad Jump
104 inBench Press
0 repsHand Length
10.00 inArm Length
33.25 in
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Chance to go in Round 1
Peter Schrager of ESPN projected the Patriots to select Rutledge 31st overall in his mock draft published April 7.
ANALYSIS
Rutledge proved to be a versatile interior offensive lineman during his four seasons at Middle Tennessee and Georgia Tech. That's enough for him to be regularly projected as a Day 2 pick, but Schrager believes the Patriots' need along the offensive line could cause the team to nab Rutledge at the close of Round 1.
Rutledge proved to be a versatile interior offensive lineman during his four seasons at Middle Tennessee and Georgia Tech. That's enough for him to be regularly projected as a Day 2 pick, but Schrager believes the Patriots' need along the offensive line could cause the team to nab Rutledge at the close of Round 1.