Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech Red Raiders, LB - News, Stats, Bio

Big 12 Standings

Team	Conf	Overall
TXTECH	8-1	12-2
BYU	8-1	12-2
UTAH	7-2	11-2
HOU	6-3	10-3
ARIZ	6-3	9-4
ARIZST	6-3	8-5
IOWAST	5-4	8-4
CINCY	5-4	7-6
KSTATE	5-4	6-6
TCU	5-4	9-4
BAYLOR	3-6	5-7
KANSAS	3-6	5-7
UCF	2-7	5-7
WVU	2-7	4-8
COLO	1-8	3-9
OKLAST	0-9	1-11

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Summary

Jacob Rodriguez fills a league-wide need for improved processing at the linebacker position. There is an emphasis on playing sideline to sideline and finishing plays, and Rodriguez shows those traits. He projects as a starting-caliber player.

About

2025: Chuck Bednarik Award winner (national defensive player of the year)
2025: Dick Butkus Award winner (nation’s top LB)

Strengths

Good instincts to flow sideline to sideline without getting sucked into the box.
Former quarterback who approaches preparation like a pro.
Good job staying square to the line of scrimmage and avoiding getting caught flat-footed.
Strong production throughout his collegiate career.

Weaknesses

Lacks ideal mass and length to engage and shed blocks in the box.
Needs to do a better job staying in phase and finishing plays when dropping into coverage.

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