The Houston Texans traded up to the 26th pick in the NFL Draft to select guard Keylan Rutledge from Georgia Tech, giving up picks 28, 69, and 167 to the Buffalo Bills, who also traded their 28th pick to the New England Patriots.
Key points
Texans traded up to 26th selection in NFL Draft
Keylan Rutledge is a guard from Georgia Tech
Texans gave up picks 28, 69, and 167 to the Bills
Bills traded 28th pick to New England Patriots
Patriots selected Utah tackle Caleb Lomu
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The Houston Texans traded up to 26th selection to pick Georgia Tech guard Keylan Rutledge.
Houston traded picks 28, 69 and 167 to Buffalo Bills in exchange for their pick. The Texans also got pick No. 91 in the deal.
Buffalo traded the 28th pick to the New England Patriots who selected Utah tackle Caleb Lomu.
The NFL Draft regularly produces its most memorable moments off the stage, when selections end with a handshake or embrace from the commissioner.
See the moments when draft night emotions peak as Roger Goodell greets players hearing their names called.
Above, Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker David Bailey embraces NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after he is selected by the New York Jets as the number two pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium.
Jeremiyah Love of Notre Dame hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected third overall pick by the Arizona Cardinals during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Carnell Tate of Ohio State shakes hands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell celebrates after being selected fourth overall pick by the Tennessee Titans during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Q&A
What did the Texans trade to acquire Keylan Rutledge?
The Texans traded picks 28, 69, and 167 to the Bills to move up to the 26th selection.
Who did the New England Patriots select with the 28th pick?
The New England Patriots selected Utah tackle Caleb Lomu with the 28th pick.
What position does Keylan Rutledge play?
Keylan Rutledge plays as a guard.
Which college did Keylan Rutledge attend?
Keylan Rutledge attended Georgia Tech.
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Mansoor Delane of LSU hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected sixth overall pick by the Kansas City Chiefs during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Sonny Styles of Ohio State hugs with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected seventh overall pick by the Washington Commanders during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Jordyn Tyson of Arizona State hugs with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected eighth overall pick by the New Orleans Saints during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Roger Goodell shares hugs with players on the NFL draft stage
The NFL Draft regularly produces its most memorable moments off the stage, when selections end with a handshake or embrace from the commissioner.
See the moments when draft night emotions peak as Roger Goodell greets players hearing their names called.
Above, Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker David Bailey embraces NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after he is selected by the New York Jets as the number two pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium.
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Roger Goodell shares hugs with players on the NFL draft stage
The NFL Draft regularly produces its most memorable moments off the stage, when selections end with a handshake or embrace from the commissioner.
See the moments when draft night emotions peak as Roger Goodell greets players hearing their names called.
Above, Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker David Bailey embraces NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after he is selected by the New York Jets as the number two pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium.
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Roger Goodell shares hugs with players on the NFL draft stage
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Roger Goodell shares hugs with players on the NFL draft stage
Carnell Tate of Ohio State shakes hands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell celebrates after being selected fourth overall pick by the Tennessee Titans during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Roger Goodell shares hugs with players on the NFL draft stage
Mansoor Delane of LSU hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected sixth overall pick by the Kansas City Chiefs during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Roger Goodell shares hugs with players on the NFL draft stage
Sonny Styles of Ohio State hugs with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected seventh overall pick by the Washington Commanders during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Roger Goodell shares hugs with players on the NFL draft stage
Jordyn Tyson of Arizona State hugs with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected eighth overall pick by the New Orleans Saints during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Trade grade: C
Why Texans made trade
The Texans had one of the worst offensive lines in football, ranking 30th in pass block win rate and 32nd in run block win rate last year, per ESPN.
Rutledge was considered the second-best guard prospect in this year's draft. He started 13 games at right guard and was named first team All-ACC in 2025.
The Georgia Tech product was the a top-rated guard but he might’ve been available with Houston’s originally 28th pick.
How Texans, Bills trade affect rest of draft board
The Bills believe they can get value in Day 2 of the draft. We’ll see what they do on Friday. Buffalo ended Thursday without a first-round pick.
