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Meet Jacob Rodriguez, the Dolphins' new LB with the No. 43 pick in NFL Draft
TL;DR
The Miami Dolphins selected linebacker Jacob Rodriguez with the No. 43 pick in the NFL Draft. Rodriguez joins the team after the Dolphins also drafted Kadyn Proctor and Chris Johnson in the first round.
Key points
- Miami Dolphins drafted Jacob Rodriguez with the No. 43 pick
- Rodriguez is a linebacker from Texas Tech
- Dolphins also selected Kadyn Proctor and Chris Johnson in Round 1
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The Miami Dolphins came into the NFL Draft with plenty of needs on both sides of the ball. And after drafting Kadyn Proctor and Chris Johnson in Round 1, the Dolphins took a new defensive standout in Round 2.
According to Connor Hughes of SNY, the Dolphins are drafting Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez with the No. 43 overall pick.
With Proctor and Johnson well known at this point, who is Rodriguez, the new Miami LB for Jeff Hafley's defense?
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Meet Jacob Rodriguez, new Dolphins LB
Rodriguez is a great playmaker on the defensive side of the ball. While linebackers typically don't get the same love as cornerbacks and edge rushers, it's a very important position, especially with someone as good as Rodriguez.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker is a great starter for the Dolphins' defense. He had 128 tackles last season, and also had one sack, but a ridiculous seven forced fumbles and four interceptions.
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Q&A
Who is Jacob Rodriguez, the Dolphins' new linebacker?
Jacob Rodriguez is a linebacker from Texas Tech, recently drafted by the Miami Dolphins with the No. 43 overall pick.
What position does Jacob Rodriguez play for the Dolphins?
Jacob Rodriguez plays as a linebacker for the Miami Dolphins.
What other players did the Dolphins draft in the 2026 NFL Draft?
In addition to Jacob Rodriguez, the Dolphins drafted Kadyn Proctor and Chris Johnson in the first round.
