Schottenheimer Scouts Rodriguez at Texas Tech Pro Day

0:00On March 6, Brian Schadenheimer of the Dallas Cowboys has marked March 26 on his calendar for Texas Tech's pro day in Lubbock. He's expected to scout several players, but eyes are on linebacker Jacob Rodriguez amid the team's need at that spot. Rodriguez exploded onto the scene at the 2026 NFL Combine with top performances across nearly every drill. Once pegged as a second or third round pick, his stock has surged, putting him on the fringe of first round consideration come draft time in April. Cowboys fans are buzzing about his potential fit in new defensive coordinator Christian Parker's scheme. At middle linebacker, Rodriguez brings the size, speed, and sharp mental processing that could fill a key gap perfectly. With Dallas holding the 20th overall pick, Rodriguez might land right there or spark a trade down scenario. Schadenheimer could also be checking out other red raiders, but the timing lines up too neatly to ignore. As the draft approaches, Rodriguez remains one to watch, especially if the cowboys make

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