2026 Draft: Interior OL

One-If-By-Sea said:

We could put Zuhn at RT and have twin T-Rexs?

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PatsFan2 said:

Better you say it than me: Whenever I say it people get pissed off.

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One-If-By-Sea said:

No-one gets pissed off at you. OK, maybe DaBruinz. LOL

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One-If-By-Sea said:

No-one gets pissed off at you. OK, maybe DaBruinz. LOL

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DaBruinz said:

I don't get ticked off over him. He is what he is.. He's the leader of the "Ooo.. Shiny" WR brigade. So I take what he says in that reference. though the way he acts, I've been starting to think he's actually Darren Mougey and that he's been trolling here for years.

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One-If-By-Sea said:

He is just a dude on PatsFans. We are all a bit quirky. Don't over think it.

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Strengths​

• Athletic build, with developed thickness in his lower half
• Controlled, patient footwork to handle space
• Plays with hand precision and placement of a pro starter
• High football aptitude, with quick recognition of what is coming
• Rarely fooled by blitzes or stunts
• Understands angles in the run game on climbs and cut-off blocks
• Committed only one penalty in 2025 (hands to the face flag, which was declined)
• Routinely plays through pain (NFL scout: “Ask the A&M training staff about his toughness, and they start naming some of the toughest dudes in the league as comps.”)
• Two-time team captain who brings along the young guys — described as the “ultimate” team player
• Started 50 career games; added reps at center in 2025

mayoclinic said:

Does a guard make sense with the 13th overall pick?

Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane may be the Rams’ smartest pick at No. 13 given expiring contracts and depth needs.

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Second Round, No. 64
overall: Keylan Rutledge, iOL, Georgia Tech

Right guard Anthony Bradford quietly made real strides in his third NFL season, starting all 17 games. Prior to the Super Bowl, offensive line coach John Benton spoke glowingly about the progress the 24-year-old former fourth round pick had made, and I think there is a real chance that the Seahawks extend Bradford – rather than replace him - after his rookie contract expires at the conclusion of the 2026 season.

That said, if Seattle did want to add a plug-and-play candidate to push Bradford at right guard, Rutledge is my favorite fit for the Seahawks.

First off, Rutledge plays with the orneriness that will endear him to Benton, teammates and fans, alike. He is as combative as any blocker in this class, taking the fight to defenders and working until the echo of the whistle. Rutledge has long arms (33 ¼") for a guard and excellent strength (27 reps at his Pro Day) and he can drive defenders off the ball in much the same way that Bradford can.

It's the agility Rutledge also possesses that I think would make him a really exciting fit in the Seahawks' wide-zone attack. Among all the offensive linemen tested at the Combine this year, Rutledge's 4.54-second short shuttle was the fastest. And this quickness shows up on the football field, as well. Rutledge is typically the first blocker off the ball, and I love his ability to pull and seek out defenders at the second level. He shows a lot of similarities to Grey Zabel in that way, except that Rutledge has played virtually every snap the past four years at right guard, whereas Zabel, you may recall, played all over the offensive line for North Dakota State and at the Senior Bowl.

Rutledge even has the intangibles the Seahawks have long prioritized. He began his college career at Middle Tennessee State but after two years there, he jumped into the portal to face tougher competition. During the drive to visit Clemson – one of several teams recruiting him – Rutledge was involved in a severe car crash that nearly caused him to have his foot amputated. Two surgeries and multiple transfusions later, he entered the 2026 draft as a 43-game starter and two-time All-American.

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• Team captain at both Middle Tennessee and Georgia Tech
• Routinely plays through pain (head coach Brent Key: “I can confidently say that he is the toughest player I have coached.”)
• Started all 26 games the past two seasons