Miami Dolphins Draft Jacob Rodriguez

0:00It's April 25th, from kickoff to the final whistle. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Miami Dolphins just added their third rookie in the 2026 NFL draft, snagging Texas Tech Limebacker Jacob Rodriguez at the 43rd. Overall pick. He's sliding right into the middle of their defense, joining Tackle Caden Proctor from Alabama, taking 12th via the Cowboys and cornerback Chris. Johnson from San Diego State grabbed 27th from the 49ers. This comes as the newer Jean kicks off a full rebuild with General Manager John Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hathley wasting no time stamping. Their vision on the roster after Thursday night's first round moves. Rodriguez is a playmaker with 173 tackles, 6 stacks, 12 passes defenced, 6 interceptions, 13 forced fumbles, and two recoveries over his career, including a stent of Virginia. Switch from high school quarterback to Limebacker and turned into a ball-hawking beast. The Dolphins still have

1:05a loaded slate of picks ahead from the 75th overall up to the 238th via multiple trades setting, them up to keep reloading fast. These early grabs signal a defense first push that's got fans buzzing about turning the tide quick in Miami.