Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports that the Texans have signed first-round offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge to a four-year contract worth $19.276 million, including a $10.479 million signing bonus and a fifth-year option. Rutledge, the 26th overall pick in the 2026 draft, is the seventh member of Houston’s draft class to sign, with only fourth-round guard Febechi Nwaiwu remaining unsigned. A former three-star recruit, Rutledge previously played at Middle Tennessee State and Georgia Tech, earning multiple All-American honors. Over his collegiate career, he started 43 of 48 games, showcasing his talent on the field.
