Red Raiders Defensive Star Announces Next Step in NFL Draft Future
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Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez has committed to the Senior Bowl, joining several teammates in Mobile, Alabama, as he prepares for the NFL Draft. The Senior Bowl offers a key platform for NFL prospects to showcase their skills in front of coaches and scouts. Rodriguez, who had one of the most successful seasons for a linebacker, was announced as a participant on January 12. The event will feature practices starting January 26, leading up to the game on January 31.
Rodriguez is part of a group of six Texas Tech players attending the Senior Bowl, including defensive standouts David Bailey, Romello Height, and Lee Hunter, as well as wide receivers Caleb Douglas and Reggie Virgil. Rodriguez's standout season included a fifth-place finish in Heisman voting and a historic sweep of the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Butkus Award, Chuck Bednarik Award, and Lombardi Award.
During the season, Rodriguez led Texas Tech's defense, contributing to their first College Football Playoff appearance
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