Who is Jacob Rodriguez? Miami Dolphins second-round pick
The Dolphins select Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez with the 43rd pick. Let’s take a closer look at who they are getting.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 06: Jacob Rodriguez #10 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders lines up during the first half the Big 12 Championship game against the BYU Cougars at AT&T Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Miami Dolphins used the 43rd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez.
Miami targeting inside linebacker in the second round is a surprise, but who are the Dolphins getting with the selection? We take a look around the draft profiles published before the draft to get a better look at him. Lance Zierlein, NFL.
com : Rodriguez arrived in college as an offensive “athlete” and leaves Texas Tech as a bigger-than-life, stat-stuffing linebacker. He’s uniquely productive, with elite tackle, interception and forced fumble production. He’ll occasionally bounce out of a run fit when chasing action, but he has the burst to race back inside and finish.
He’s slippery working off blocks and navigating combo climbers. His lateral pursuit leaves the station on time and with a fast take-off. Rodriguez displays ballhawking instincts and outstanding hands but busted coverages were part of the package in 2025.
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