Broncos' Dream Linebacker: Jacob Rodriguez

On March 31, Denver Broncos got their eyes on Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez for the

2026 NFL Draft. This 6-foot 1-2-31-pound beast ranked 64th overall and 6th among linebackers

according to Dame Brugler at the Berkler. Athletic.

Due to turnover machine with elite production, he started at Virginia then balled out four years

at Texas Tech, racking up 316 tackles, 25 and a half for loss, 6 stacks, 6 picks, and 13

force fumbles over 44 games. Last season alone, he dropped 128 tackles, 11 for loss, four

interceptions, and 7 forced fumbles in 14 games. Snagged major awards like the Bedna Rick,

Buttcus, Nagersky, and Lombardi, plus a senior bull invite. Brockles fans know the linebacker

room needs youth. They resigned Alex Singleton and Justin Strohnad, but both hit 30 plus by

season start, no long-term fix. Rodriguez lies right in as a third-down specialist,

ball hawk with sideline range and run-stopping pop. Analysts rave about his instincts,

burst, and coverage skills, calling him the defense's quarterback. Sure, he's undersized and can

get aggressive, leading to occasional misses, but that production outweighs it. His combine numbers

back, the tape 4.5, 740, 38.5 inch vertical. It be slips to the Bronco's second round pick,

snag him quick. This ranger captain fills their gap perfectly, bringing impact plays and leadership

for years. Draftbuzz says he might not last that far, but it'd be a steal.