Keylan Rutledge takes snaps at guard and center in Texans OTAs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Houston Texans rookie offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge participated in OTAs on June 15, 2026, seeing repetitions at left guard with the first-team offense. Coach DeMeco Ryans noted Rutledge's flexibility and communication skills, praising his performance at both guard and center. With several positional battles ongoing, Rutledge faces competition from Wyatt Teller, Jake Andrews, and Evan Brown for a starting role. The Texans plan to prioritize the best five offensive linemen to protect quarterback C.J. Stroud during the upcoming season.
- •Rutledge was a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- •He was an All-American guard at Georgia Tech.
- •Houston has four new starting linemen this season.
- •Rutledge competes with Teller, Andrews, and Brown for center.
- •His performance could impact the team's offensive strategy.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Where will Keylan Rutledge play for the Texans in 2026 on the offensive line?
"Where will Houston Texans rookie offensive lineman Keylan Ruteldge line up in 2026? Every position seems to be up for grabs.
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