2026 NFL Draft Prospect: Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech
Jacob Rodriguez
LB · Texas Tech
Height
6-1
Weight
230
Projected 40
4.7
WalterFootball Snapshot
Walt Mock
#41
Round 2
Charlie Mock
#38
Round 2
Latest Position Rank
#4
LB
Big Board Rank
#52
Charlie's latest board
Jacob Rodriguez Scouting Report
By Charlie Campbell
Strengths
Strengths:
- Good instincts
- Decisive, fires his gun at the right time
- Capable zone coverage linebacker
- Reads his keys well
- Covers ground in zone
- Good vision to read quarterback’s eyes
- Burst to eat up ground
- Great ball skills for a linebacker
- Wraps up well as a tackler
- Good pursuit linebacker
- Serious downhill force
Weaknesses
Weaknesses:
- Lacks elite speed
- Lacks elite athleticism
- Can get bounced around by offensive linemen
- Will have an occasional bust in coverage
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Historical Rankings — Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech as ILB
This tracks how the prospect has moved through WalterFootball rankings over time.
| Label | Rank | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | #4 | 3/13/2026 |
| 2/6 | #5 | 2/6/2026 |
| 1/9 | #5 | 1/9/2026 |