April 25, 2026, 12:26 p.m. ET

Texas Tech's linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (10) raises the defensive player of the Independence Bowl game trophy, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La.

Texas Tech’s linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (10) raises the defensive player of the Independence Bowl game trophy, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La.

Annie Rice/Avalanche-Journal, Annie Rice/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORKARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 6: Jacob Rodriguez #10 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrates following the team's win over the BYU Cougars for the Big 12 Championship at AT&T Stadium on December 6, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 6: Jacob Rodriguez #10 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrates following the team’s win over the BYU Cougars for the Big 12 Championship at AT&T Stadium on December 6, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Ron Jenkins, Getty ImagesNov 9, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Jacob Rodriguez (10) reacts in the first half after making a tackle against the Colorado Buffalos at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Nov 9, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Jacob Rodriguez (10) reacts in the first half after making a tackle against the Colorado Buffalos at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Michael C. Johnson, Michael C. Johnson-Imagn ImagesSep 13, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Jacob Rodriguez (10) looks to the sidelines in the first half during the game against the Oregon State Beavers at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Sep 13, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Jacob Rodriguez (10) looks to the sidelines in the first half during the game against the Oregon State Beavers at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Michael C. Johnson, Michael C. Johnson-Imagn ImagesOct 18, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (10) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Oct 18, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (10) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesOct 25, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Jacob Rodriguez (10) leaves the field before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Jacob Rodriguez (10) leaves the field before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Michael C. Johnson, Michael C. Johnson-Imagn ImagesNov 15, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Jacob Rodriguez (10) celebrates senior day before the game against the Central Florida Knights at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Nov 15, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Jacob Rodriguez (10) celebrates senior day before the game against the Central Florida Knights at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Michael C. Johnson, Michael C. Johnson-Imagn ImagesNov 29, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (10) during warm ups prior to their game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

Nov 29, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (10) during warm ups prior to their game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

Ben Queen, Ben Queen-Imagn ImagesDec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (10) kneels on the field before the game between the Red Raiders and the Cougars at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (10) kneels on the field before the game between the Red Raiders and the Cougars at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Jerome Miron, Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesDec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (10) reacts during the first quarter against the BYU Cougars at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Dec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (10) reacts during the first quarter against the BYU Cougars at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Kevin Jairaj, Kevin Jairaj-Imagn ImagesTexas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez asks for more crowd noise during the Big 12 Championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Texas Tech’s Jacob Rodriguez asks for more crowd noise during the Big 12 Championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal, Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK Via Imagn ImagesLUBBOCK, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 08: Jacob Rodriguez #10 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders defends during the first half of the game against the BYU Cougars at Jones AT&T Stadium on November 08, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)

LUBBOCK, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 08: Jacob Rodriguez #10 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders defends during the first half of the game against the BYU Cougars at Jones AT&T Stadium on November 08, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)

John E. Moore III, Getty ImagesLUBBOCK, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 15: Jacob Rodriguez #10 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders gestures to the crowd during the first half of the game against the UCF Knights at Jones AT&T Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)

LUBBOCK, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 15: Jacob Rodriguez #10 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders gestures to the crowd during the first half of the game against the UCF Knights at Jones AT&T Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)

John E. Moore III, Getty ImagesMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 01: Jacob Rodriguez #10 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders lines up against the Oregon Ducks during the fourth quarter of the 2025 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 01: Jacob Rodriguez #10 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders lines up against the Oregon Ducks during the fourth quarter of the 2025 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Kevin C. Cox, Getty ImagesFeb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (LB21) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (LB21) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesFeb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (LB21) runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (LB21) runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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