"In a league increasingly defined by turnovers and efficiency, linebackers who can process quickly, finish tackles, and take the football away carry premium value. That's precisely what the Washington Commanders should be looking for this offseason, especially with Bobby Wagner likely to retire or take his chances elsewhere in free agency. And that might just come at some stage during the 2026 NFL Draft."
"Positives: - Elite football instincts - diagnoses run and pass concepts instantly and beats blockers to the spot.- Outstanding ball awareness. Consistently around the football with strong takeaway production.- High-level processor in zone coverage. Anticipates throwing windows and undercuts routes.- Sure-fire tackler. Finishes plays cleanly and limits yards after contact.- Plays fast without playing recklessly. Rare balance of aggression and discipline.- Natural leader at the second level. Commands the defense and communicates pre-snap.- Projectable three-down linebacker with immediate starting ability at the next level."
Jacob Rodriguez is a highly productive multi-year Texas Tech starter with tackles for loss, forced fumbles, pass breakups, and turnovers. He diagnoses run and pass concepts instantly, beats blockers to the spot, and displays outstanding ball awareness and takeaway production. Rodriguez processes at a high level in zone coverage, anticipates throwing windows, and undercuts routes. He is a sure-fire tackler who finishes plays cleanly and limits yards after contact while balancing aggression with discipline. He commands the defense at the second level and projects as a three-down starter. Limitations include average length and measurables, reliance on anticipation over elite explosiveness, and opportunistic pass-rush impact.
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