LB 4
Jacob Rodriguez
Texas Tech
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 231 lbs
Class: Senior
Report by:
Michael Meegan
Measurables
Physical
Height
6'1"
Weight
231 lbs
Arm Length
30 7/8 in
Hand Size
9 1/4 in
Speed & Agility
40-Time
4.57 s
10-Yard-Split
1.6 s
Three-cone
6.9 s
Shuttle
4.19 s
Explosiveness
Vertical
38.5 in
Broad Jump
10'1"
Traits
defense
Chaos Agent
Trait Prototype: Fred Warner
Summary
Strengths
Turnover creator
Fluid Mover
Weaknesses
Short arms
Slow to Diagnose
Final Report
Rodriguez was the best linebacker in 2025 where he helped lead Texas Tech to the CFP and tied the NCAA record for forced fumbles in a season. Rodriguez is a very athletic backer who causes havoc all over the field. He has a nose for the football and a knack for flipping games by forcing turnovers. He moves really well in coverage and does a good job mirroring routes. Rodriguez size and length isn’t ideal for the position. His short arms hurt him when trying to get off blocks and when he tries to wrap up as a tackler. For such an experienced player you want to see him bite less on play action fakes that lead to coverage busts. Rodriguez has eye popping box score production but being undersized and some mental lapses make it safer to project him as a fine LB2 at the next level.