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Overall #8 · LB #2
Jacob Rodriguez
LB · Texas Tech Red Raiders · SR · 6-1 · 231 lb
Film Grade90.3
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Trait Grades
- Tackling8.7 / 10
- Coverage10.0 / 10
- Block Shedding8.5 / 10
- Pursuit9.0 / 10
- Instinct9.0 / 10
- Discipline9.0 / 10
What the tape shows
A playmaker on the field. He places himself in the right place at the right time a lot. He is a sideline to sideline backer who does exceptional in pass coverage. He has good feet and very fluid in moving with QB eyes. He has a high motor and a natural leader of a defense. He does not handle o-line blocks well and struggles to shed or disengage. Very dynamic when he is kept clean.