Rookie LB Jacob Rodriguez Shines | Miami Dolphins News

The Miami Dolphins are betting big on rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, the 43rd overall pick, to be the heartbeat of their revamped defense. A dominant force at Texas Tech, Rodriguez racked up 128 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 7 forced fumbles, and 4 interceptions in his final college season — earning him the Butkus, Lombardi, and Nagurski awards and unanimous All-American honors. General Manager Jon-Eric Sullivan sees him as the future leader of the defense, and with his elite versatility and playmaking ability, Rodriguez is poised to be the cornerstone of Miami’s new era. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9c7f9955e47f166b