OFFENSIVE LINEMAN – Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech, RG, Royston, Georgia
Rutledge headlined a Georgia Tech offensive line that paved the way for the Yellow Jackets to rush for 371 yards and five touchdowns in a 41-34 win at North Carolina. He cleared key holes throughout the day, both on the right side from his guard position and on the left side while acting as a pulling guard. Rutledge delivered a key block on Jamal Haynes’ game-winning 68-yard touchdown run with 16 seconds left in the fourth quarter. According to Pro Football Focus, Rutledge allowed just one quarterback pressure on 24 dropbacks, blocking at a 98-percent efficiency. For the seventh straight game to begin the season, Rutledge did not allow a sack.