Analysis · Nov 10, 2026 · 1 min read

Five rookies have played every snap

All five are offensive linemen, and Cleveland starts two of them.

Among first-year players on a depth chart, five have been on the field for every one of their offense's snaps this season.

5
rookies who have played every snap: 5
of them are offensive linemen: 2
of them start for Cleveland

Share of his unit's snaps this season: the five at 100% and the three just behind

Rounded to the nearest point. The note under each name is his position.

Spencer Fanoleft tackle100%
Austin Barberright guard100%
Keylan Rutledgeleft guard100%
Emmanuel Pregnonleft guard100%
Kahlil Bensonleft tackle100%
Jacob Rodriguezlinebacker99%
Arvell Reeselinebacker99%
Dillon Thienemansafety98%

Spencer Fano, left tackle, Browns
Austin Barber, right guard, Browns
Keylan Rutledge, left guard, Texans
Emmanuel Pregnon, left guard, Jaguars
Kahlil Benson, left tackle, Chiefs

Two more missed a few plays in one game

Jake Slaughter of the Chargers, listed at left guard and center, played every snap until his most recent game, when he played 96%. Linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. of the Titans has the same record on defense.

Just behind them

Linebackers Jacob Rodriguez (Dolphins) and Arvell Reese (Giants) are at 99% for the season. Safety Dillon Thieneman (Bears) is at 98%.

Why linemen fill the list

Offensive linemen rarely rotate. A lineman who wins a starting job in September and stays healthy plays close to every snap, while receivers, backs and defensive linemen share time by design. A rookie lineman at 100% has been available every week, and his club has not looked for an alternative.

Season shares are rounded to the nearest point and count only games the club has played.

Figures come from the depth charts and snap counts on this site, as of Nov 12.