"Houston moved up in a trade with the Buffalo Bills to land Georgia Tech guard Keylan Rutledge at No. 26. The Texans sent No. 28, 26, and 168 to the Bills."
"Rutledge becomes the first Georgia Tech player taken in the first round since Demaryius Thomas and Derrick Morgan were selected in 2010."
"Rutledge was a standout at the Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine, which contributed to Houston's decision to trade up for him."
"The Texans desperately needed offensive line help, and they have it in Keylan Rutledge after a night one swap with the Bills."
The Houston Texans traded with the Buffalo Bills to select Keylan Rutledge, a guard from Georgia Tech, at No. 26. In the trade, Houston sent picks No. 28, 26, and 168 to Buffalo, while receiving pick No. 91 in return. Rutledge addresses the Texans' urgent need for offensive line improvement. He is the first Georgia Tech player selected in the first round since 2010. Rutledge's impressive performance at the Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine contributed to his rise in the draft rankings.
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