What happened: The Houston Texans selected Georgia Tech guard Keylan Rutledge with the 26th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The selection addresses a key need on the offensive line. Rutledge was projected as a mid-to-late first-round talent by draft analysts.
NFL·BREAKING·April 23, 2026 10:43 PM ET
Texans pick Georgia Tech G Keylan Rutledge at No. 26 in NFL Draft
Houston adds O-line depth with late first-rounder.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 241 min read
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