Jacob Rodriguez Biography

Jacob Rodriguez is a star inside linebacker for the Texas Tech Red Raiders, the nation’s top defender in 2025. From Wichita Falls, Texas, he starred at S.H. Rider High School as a quarterback, earning three-star status. He began at Virginia in 2021, rushing and receiving before transferring to Texas Tech and switching to linebacker. In 2025, the 6’1”, 235-pound senior and team captain leads FBS with seven forced fumbles. A Butkus, Nagurski, and Walter Camp semifinalist, he’s PFF’s No. 1 linebacker in run defense and coverage, making him a top-15 2026 NFL Draft prospect.

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