Texans center competition leads training camp position battles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:19 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Houston Texans are focusing on the battle for the starting center position as training camp approaches. Rookie Keylan Rutledge, the team's first-round pick, is contending with veteran Evan Brown and incumbent Jake Andrews. Rutledge participated in practice at left guard but is expected to compete for the center role, a position he cross-trained for during the draft process. ESPN's Ben Solak highlighted this competition as the top battle to watch in camp. The outcome will shape the Texans' offensive line strategy as they aim for a strong season with four new starters expected to protect quarterback C.J. Stroud.
- •Keylan Rutledge is competing for the center position.
- •Evan Brown and Jake Andrews also vie for first-team reps.
- •Rutledge showed versatility by practicing at left guard.
- •Texans aim to establish a solid offensive line for C.J. Stroud.
- •Training camp is critical in determining the starting lineup.
- 9:19 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN names Texans' center the top position battle to watch during training camp
"Where will Houston Texans rookie offensive lineman Keylan Ruteldge line up in 2026? It's the battle that ESPN is watching in Houston.
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