veteran interior protector whose value is toughness, size, and persistence
In the 2025 season, Ryan Brubaker was a 6-5, 313-pound veteran South Carolina offensive lineman who primarily worked inside at center, but his career was repeatedly interrupted by injuries and limited action, including just five games played in 2024 and a preseason setback in 2025.[1][5][15] The upside is real: his frame, experience, and reputation as a “warrior” who battled back to practice give him the profile of a plug-and-play trench piece if he stays healthy, though the biggest question is durability more than talent.[1][12]
