Miami Dolphins Draft Jacob Rodriguez

0:00It's April 25th. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where football meets AI. Miami Dolphins just snagged linebacker Jacob Rodriguez from Texas Tech, with the 43rd overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL draft. This six foot one, 235 pound beast dominated college ball, leading the FPS with seven force fumbles and racking up 100. 17 tackles. Earlier this year, Rodriguez lit up the NFL combine, clocking a 4.57 in the 40 yard dash, and topping all linebackers in the buzz. Shuttle run at 4.19 seconds, and the three cone drill at 6.9. His draft score jumped from 71 to 79, putting him fourth among his position group, and earning him under the radar height from NFL.com analysts. Fans and scouts are buzzing because he finished fifth in Heisman voting, ahead of most big names. And swept major awards like the Bednaric for top. Defender, Butcus, for best linebacker,

1:03Lombardi, and the Gersky trophies. He was big 12 defensive player of the year, and a first team All-American, helping Texas Tech claim their first ever conference title. Diving deeper, Rodriguez transitioned from high school quarterback, where he threw for over 7,000 yards, and ran for 3,000 to A. Statt stuffing defender. Scouts compare him to Cleveland's Carson Schwessinger, praising his ball-hawking instincts and punch-out tackles, though he had some coverage busts. His family ties run deep 2, with his wife flying helicopters in the army, and dad of Ed. Rodriguez ranks high on top prospect lists, ready to star right away from Miami with a lead production that should translate quick Dolphins fans, Git. Hyped for this game-changer, locking down the middle.