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Giants have 'shown extensive interest' in Georgia Tech OL Keylan Rutledge
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The New York Giants are focusing on strengthening their interior offensive line for the 2026 NFL draft, showing significant interest in Georgia Tech guard Keylan Rutledge. They recently met with Texas A&M guard Chase Bisontis as part of their strategy to enhance protection for quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Giants have 'shown extensive interest' in Georgia Tech OL Keylan Rutledge
The New York Giants continue to prioritize bolstering their interior offensive line in the 2026 NFL draft, with strong indications they are targeting guard help early.
A recent pre-draft visit with Texas A&M guard Chase Bisontis reinforced the team's focus on adding physical, versatile interior linemen to protect quarterback Jaxson Dart and build a more dominant run game.
Jordan Raanan of ESPN reports that in addition to Bisontis, the Giants have also "shown extensive interest" in Georgia Tech guard Keylan Rutledge.
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The Giants had Texas A&M guard Chase Bisontis in for a predraft visit on Friday. It only reinforced that they could be looking at a guard with their second pick at the top of the second round, 37th overall.
The Giants have also shown extensive interest throughout the draft process in Georgia Tech guard Keylan Rutledge.
Two physical, nasty interior linemen. Just what the Giants seem to need and want in their new offense. New York doesn't have a single potential starting guard signed beyond this season, and its desire to protect quarterback Jaxson Dart now and into the future would align with its desire to get an offensive lineman with one of its first two picks.
Bisontis and Rutledge are considered two of the best guards in this draft. The question seems to be when the run on interior offensive linemen begins, and if they will be available when the Giants pick at 37.
Rutledge, a 6-foot-4, 316-pound senior, transferred to Georgia Tech after starting 17 games at Middle Tennessee State. He earned first-team All-ACC honors in 2024 and first-team All-American recognition in 2025, showcasing his growth as a powerful, athletic guard with strong run-blocking ability.
Both Rutledge and Bisontis, widely viewed as second-round guards, fit the profile of tough, nasty interior players the Giants covet as they address a glaring need at the position.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants have 'shown extensive interest' in Georgia Tech OL Keylan Rutledge
Q&A
What position does Keylan Rutledge play?
Keylan Rutledge plays as a guard on the offensive line.
Why are the Giants interested in Keylan Rutledge?
The Giants are looking to bolster their interior offensive line and believe Rutledge could help improve their run game and protect quarterback Jaxson Dart.
What other player have the Giants shown interest in for the 2026 NFL draft?
In addition to Keylan Rutledge, the Giants have also shown interest in Texas A&M guard Chase Bisontis.
How does Keylan Rutledge fit into the Giants' draft strategy?
Rutledge fits into the Giants' strategy to add physical and versatile interior linemen to enhance their offensive line for the upcoming season.
