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Catch up with everything that happened on day one of the 2026 Draft

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Houston selected G Keylan Rutledge after trading up to No. 26 on the first day of the draft.

DRAFT TRACKER: All the news, photos, and videos from the 2026 NFL Draft

Houston selected G Keylan Rutledge after trading up to No. 26 on the first day of the draft.

"This guy's all ball. All football. Doesn't really care about anything else. Wants to punch people in the mouth. Yep, that works here," said Caserio.

"This guy's all ball": Caserio's thoughts after Day One of the 2026 Draft

"This guy's all ball. All football. Doesn't really care about anything else. Wants to punch people in the mouth. Yep, that works here," said Caserio.

Rutledge

Takeaways from First Round Pick G Keylan Rutledge's post-selection press conference

The Houston Texans selected Georgia Tech guard Keylan Rutledge in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft at 26th overall. Here are five things to know about him.

Analysts Take: G Keylan Rutledge

The Houston Texans selected Georgia Tech guard Keylan Rutledge in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft at 26th overall. Here are five things to know about him.

Q&As

Nick Caserio Draft Day 1 Media Availability | Full Draft Night Q&A

Will Anderson Jr. on Houston, Family and What Comes Next

Nick Caserio: 'If the draft was tomorrow, we'd be ready to go'

DeMeco Ryans Speaks to the Media | Full Jan. 19 Presser

C.J. Stroud Speaks to the Media | Full Jan. 19 Presser

C.J. Stroud Speaks to the Media After Divisional Round Matchup

DeMeco Ryans Speaks to the Media After Divisional Round Matchup

C.J. Stroud Full Q&A Following Week 18 Win Over Colts

Houston Texans Week 14 Coordinator Press Conference | Full Presser

Texans QB C.J. Stroud On Rust, Red Zone Fixes & Closing Out Indy | Full Postgame Press Conference

Nick Caley Breaks Down Texans Offense Before Colts Showdown | Week 13 Press Conference

DeMeco Ryans On C.J. Stroud, Colts Weapons And Texans Defensive Standard | Full Week 13 Presser

DeMeco Ryans: Texans Found a Way | Complete Titans Postgame Press Conference

Davis Mills Breaks Down Texans' Game-Winning Drive vs Titans | Full Postgame Presser

Davis Mills Reflects on Leading Texans to 4th-Quarter Comeback

Davis Mills Week 10 Presser | Full Q&A

DeMeco Ryans Week 10 Presser | Full Q&A

QB Davis Mills speaks following Texans vs Broncos Week 9 game

Head Coach DeMeco Ryans speaks following Texans vs Broncos Week 9 game

DeMeco Ryans Texans Week 9 Media Availability | Full Press Conference

C.J. Stroud Texans Week 7 Press Conference | Full Pre-Seattle Q&A

Texans Bye Week Presser (Week 6): Caserio on Progress, Health, and What's Next

C.J. Stroud: "It Starts Up Front." Texans QB Talks O-Line, Growth & Faith After Win vs Ravens

DeMeco Ryans Reflects After Historic Texans Win Over Ravens | "We Played the Right Way"

DeMeco Ryans Texans Week 5 Media Availability | Full Q&A Ahead of Ravens

PRESS CONFERENCES

Exclusive Audio Series: Texans All Access 🎧

Texans Draft Eve: Harris Picks at 28, Burke on No. 1 Defense Goals

Xavier Hutchinson Talks Year 4, Draft Buzz at Pick 28

Reliant Stadium Returns, Draft Week On The Horizon and the Top 5 Third Rounders

Texans Draft Preview: Brugler Mock Breakdown & Top 5 Fourth-Rounders

Harris Runs Full 7-Round Mock Draft for Texans Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

Caserio on BPA Philosophy, C.J. Stroud & 2026 Draft Strategy

Texans Top 5 Fifth-Round Picks, Draft Preview

Ranking the Biggest Trades in Houston Texans History | TAA

The Crew Rates Every Texans Draft Need for 2026

Harris and Vandermeer Debate Best Texans Wins

Texans Mock Draft Debate: Sadiq, Edge Rushers & OL Options

NFL Meeting Wrap: Cal and Hannah McNair, Draft Plans and AFC South Outlook

Caserio Talks Texans Offensive Line, Free Agency From Phoenix

DeMeco Ryans, Mike Tomon Talk Texans Offseason from NFL Meetings

Solak's Free Agency Rankings Debate + NFL Kickoff News | TAA

Way Too Early Tuesday: Texans Division Projections + E.J. Speed

Azeez Al-Shaair's Incredible Journey with Gruden | TAA

Wyatt Teller News + Evan Brown Interview

Texans Free Agency Progress Report + MJ Stewart Interview

David Montgomery & Ed Ingram Interviews + Free Agency Week Recap

League Year Day 1: Moreau, Logan Hall & Free Agency Recap | TAA

Braden Smith Signs, Fairbairn Extended & Free Agency Day 2 Recap

Wade Smith on O-Line + Caserio on Trades, Free Agency & Cap Moves

Trades, Coaching Changes & Girls Flag Football Growth | TAA

Busy Monday for the Texans! Plus Fran Duffy breaks down the 2026 draft for Houston

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