Jacob Rodriguez Wins Jason Witten Award, Cowboys' Draft Target

0:00On April 17, Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez just snagged Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year award and with the 2026 NFL draft kicking off next week. He's got eyes on him as a potential Dallas Cowboys pick. The award honors college players showing top tier leadership, courage, integrity and sportsmanship both on the field and off, picked by a board tide to Witten's foundation. Jason Witten Cowboys legend with five all pro nods and 11 pro bowls earned his own Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year back in 2000. 12. Making this nod a big stamp of approval. Texas Tech football shouted out Rodriguez on social media. Thursday, April 17, 2026, celebrating his win and hyping his draft. Stock. As the Cowboys hunt for linebacker help, Rodriguez's time and couldn't be better keep watching how this plays out come draft day.