The Cleveland Browns had one of the league’s worst offensive lines last year, ranked #31. During the free agency period, GM Andrew Berry had a goal to improve this group and signed several capable players to come in and either start or provide quality depth.
Every offensive line group needs about 10 players on the roster. Attrition always creeps in, especially towards the end of the schedule.
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Keylan Rutledge is an efficient zone run-blocker. He has good quickness and
is a tough player. He needs to improve his hand and anchor strength to hold up better when isolated against power. He projects as a scrappy swing interior backup who can stick in a lineup as a low-end starter in a zone-based, play-action heavy system.
OG Keylan Rutledge
Draft projection: Round 3
Browns pick: #70
Specifics:
Accolades: First Team All-American, Two-time First Team All-ACC, First Team All-Conference USA (2023), Piccolo Award winner
Positives:
- Powerful hands
- Durable and tough
- Stout anchor
- Very aggressive, will finish blocks
- Effective puller
- Temperament is nasty
- Has played some center, so versatile
Negatives:
- Pad level rises through his reps
- Has issues with rip moves
- Has some leverage issues
- Needs better body control
- Balance issues on occasion
Expert Draft Site Analysis
Luke Easterling – Athlon Sports
Georgia Tech’s Keylan Rutledge is one of the top interior offensive line prospects in the 2026 NFL draft, with an ideal blend of size, strength, athleticism, and competitiveness. That impressive set of blue-chip physical tools and high-effort style of play should be enough to get him selected at any point on Day 2, even if his technical development might require some patience from his pro coaches. A punishing tone-setter, Rutledge has an NFL-ready frame, and he knows how to use it. His broad, rock-solid frame provides an ideal base for his physical style of play, as Rutledge gets quick control of his assignments and routinely drives them into the dirt. He’s a mauler in the run game who finishes every rep with elite effort, and he uses his size and strength to drop anchor and stonewall interior rushers in the pass game.
