Dolphins select Jacob Rodriguez in second round of NFL Draft

The Miami Dolphins picked linebacker Jacob Rodriguez with the 43rd overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. Rodriguez, a Texas Tech alum, joins fellow Red Raider Jordyn Brooks on Miami’s roster. NFL released a video featuring Rodriguez’s journey from high school to the pros, highlighting his close family relationships and marriage to Emma, an Army Aviation Officer. Dolphins' new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan expressed excitement about adding Rodriguez to the team, emphasizing his potential to help elevate the team's culture. Dolphins' head coach Jeff Hafley echoed Sullivan's sentiments, praising Rodriguez's instincts and toughness.

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