Zach Strief’s Potential Projects: Paul Rubelt

**Paul Rubelt**

**UCF | 6’10”, 310 lbs. | 6 year collegiate career**

Bio

Paul Rubelt is a OT prospect in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 9.65 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 57 out of 1606 OT from 1987 to 2026.pic.twitter.com/HhYRmoJOxb

— RAS.football (@MathBomb) March 29, 2026 The Frankfurt, Germany native came over to the States in 2020 after playing for the Frankfurt-Oder Red Cocks American football club while he was in high school. His tenure at UCF saw him secure a starting spot on the line as a redshirt sophomore and from there he became one of the most reliable starters. He was pretty good in pass protection and in 2024 as a redshirt senior he played a big role as UCF put up the nation’s fifth-best rushing offense. Rubelt also was named as a team captain in 2025. An added bonus is that he was able to play both left and right tackle during the same season. And besides his athletic prowess, he’s a smart guy. Every year of college he earned some sort of conference academic honors and was even a part of UCF’s student-athlete advisory committee in 2023.

Film

Who would I be if I didn’t take an opportunity to highlight the trenches?? Paul Rubelt. 6’10 330 OT from Frankfurt, Germany is making the switch from RT to LT and will be a key factor in determining UCF’s offensive success. pic.twitter.com/yvYkQUPlIV

— Savanah Tujague (@savanah2j) August 19, 2025 Paul Rubelt makes New Prison-Cell Boyfriend (UCF football) pic.twitter.com/8KLFtzz5nb

— Judicial Scams Research – Lies and Scams of Judges (@JudicialScams) August 30, 2024 #69 Paul Rubelt vs. #67 Noah Senka

O Line Drills Underway inside the Bounce House pic.twitter.com/dBi2DjynwK

— Nick Williams (@NickWilliamsUCF) April 5, 2025

Final thoughts

Rubelt fits the mold for what I’m looking for. He’s huge and athletic, has the smarts to play offensive line, and he shows the proper leadership qualities you’d want in a lineman. I’d love for the Broncos to pick him up late in the draft, or if he falls out of it, then he must be a top UDFA target.