Jacob Rodriguez: Broncos' 2nd Round Linebacker Prospect

0:00On March 26, Jacob Rodriguez stands out as a promising linebacker prospect from Texas Tech, potentially available for the Denver Broncos in the second round of the upcoming draft. At 6'1 and 231 pounds, he started as a dual threat quarterback in high school before switching positions multiple times in. College, finally settling at linebacker ahead of the 2022 season. His stats from 2024 and 2025 show real impact, with 1,512 defensive snaps, 10 forced fumbles, five interceptions, and 112 stops. An injury slowed him in 2023, but he bounced back strong. Scouts rave about his high football IQ, quick reactions, and sideline to sideline range, making him a natural leader who could wear the green dot-four. Play calls, he's physical and run defense, wraps up tackles cleanly, and excels in coverage thanks to sharp instincts, earning him team captain honors. That said, his shorter arms create challenges,

1:02leading to missed tackles and struggles shedding blocks from bigger linemen. Coverage lapses happen too, especially in his final year when he gave up over 80% of targets for 550 yards. Overall, Rodriguez ranks as the number three linebacker and number 42 prospect, a solid second round fit for the Broncos to build depth behind. They're returning starters while he adjusts to pro speed. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL news today. I'm Corey with the story.