From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez.
#10 JACOB RODRIGUEZ/LB, TEXAS TECH (RS SENIOR) – 6011, 235
Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Jacob Rodriguez | 6-1/235 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
– Tremendous athletic ability
– Quick change of direction to avoid blocks
– Great lateral speed to chase down screens
– Gets downhill quickly to attack vs run
– Makes offensive linemen miss in space
– Has short area closing speed
– Switches gaps to make tackles
– Locates ball carriers quickly
– Not fooled by misdirection
-Scrapes around edge to make tackles
– Great contact balance taking on blocks
– Uses strong hands to shed blocks
– Will out-muscle blocking tight ends and receivers
– Has athleticism to play man coverage
– Collisions receivers in off-man coverage
– Gets collisions in zone coverage
– High awareness in zone coverage
– Gets in throwing windows
– Blitzes with speed
– Good ball skills
– Fights for turnovers
– High motor
THE BAD
– Lacks elite play strength to take on blocks once gripped
– Can leave feet too early when tackling, and stronger ball carriers can run through him
– Average gap discipline
– Weak pass rush ability
– Gets tired as game moves along and loses speed
– Started 30 games across 4 years at Texas Tech.