The Denver Broncos have brought in 1 of the most intriguing offensive tackle prospects in the 2026 NFL draft for an in-person look — and if he ends up with the Broncos, it could make their offensive line look more like an NBA roster than an NFL roster.
That player is 6-foot-10, 313-pound UCF offensive tackle Paul Rubelt — a Frankfurt, Germany, native who would be a sight to behold standing next to 6-foot-8, 315-pound Broncos offensive tackle Frank Crum.
“Per source, Broncos held top 30 visit with Central Florida OT Paul Rubelt,” Denver 9News reporter Mike Klis wrote on his official X account on Friday. “(Crum is) 6-10, 313 — Taller than Frank Crum! Two-year starter at LT and RT. From Frankfurt, Germany. Had a great Pro Day — elite numbers for size. (32-inch Vertical).”
The truly elite number from Rubelt’s testing is probably his 40-yard dash time, where he came in at a relatively blazing 4.99 seconds — incredible speed for a man his size. Rubelt also showed he has the versatility NFL teams covet over the last 2 seasons, starting 12 games at right offensive tackle in 2024 and 10 games at left offensive tackle in 2025.
“If you take a shot at (drafting) me, I’ll give you my all,” Rubelt told 247Sports when asked what his message to NFL teams was. “Whoever takes a chance on me, they won’t regret it.”
Paul Rubelt Improved Stock at UCF Pro Day
Sports Illustrated’s Bryson Turner put Rubelt at the top of his list of UCF players who improved their draft stock following Pro Day.
“In six seasons with the Knights, the 6-foot-10 lineman started getting regular starting nods during the 2024 and 2025 seasons,” Turner wrote on March 27. “During Pro Day, four of Rubelt’s drills yielded results that would have placed him in the Top 10 among offensive linemen at the NFL Scouting Combine. His broad jump was his biggest highlight, tying for second among the Combine’s linemen with a 9-foot-8-inch leap. This is while weighing 310 pounds and standing 6 feet, 10 inches.”
Greatest German-Born NFL Player Played OT
Interestingly enough, the greatest German-born player in NFL history was also a gigantic human being who played offensive tackle.
Former New England Patriots offensive tackle Sebastian Vollmer, 6-foot-8 and 320 pounds, was a 2nd round pick (No. 58 overall) in the 2009 NFL draft out of the University of Houston after he earned All-Conference USA honors in 2008.
Vollmer played his entire 8-year career with the Patriots, won 2 Super Bowls, was named NFL All-Pro in 2010, and banked approximately $23.3 million in career earnings. He was also named to the Patriots All-2010s Team and All-Dynasty Team.
From FanBuzz: “Vollmer actually picked up the sport at the age of 14. He played in Germany for a junior team and was eventually recruited as a tight end, but he ended up making a positional switch at the University of Houston. Vollmer was picked in the second round in 2009 despite not receiving a Combine invite, as he had a more impactful private workout with legendary Patriots line coach Dante Scarnecchia.”
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