Dolphins select Jacob Rodriguez in second round of NFL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 1:07 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
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.
- •Jacob Rodriguez was selected 43rd overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- •Rodriguez played college football at Texas Tech.
- •He is married to Emma Rodriguez, who serves in the Army.
- •Dolphins' GM and head coach expressed strong enthusiasm for Rodriguez.
- •Rodriguez is expected to enhance Miami's defensive capabilities.
- 1:07 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez’s draft day profiled by NFL
"Dolphins leadership ‘excited’ to have Jacob Rodriguez on team.
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