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Six national analysts handed mostly mid-to-high grades to the Dolphins’ 2026 draft, with praise for Kadyn Proctor as a tackle option, Chris Johnson for cornerback potential, and Jacob Rodriguez for athleticism; Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell drew mixed reviews, and concerns about WR depth were noted. The Dolphins also added undrafted OL Kevin Cline, rounding out depth and potential immediate contributions.
National outlets graded the Dolphins' first three picks under Jon-Eric Sullivan with mixed opinions: Kadyn Proctor and Chris Johnson drew praise for upgrading the trenches and secondary, Jacob Rodriguez earned solid-to-strong notes from some outlets, while Caleb Douglas drew the sharpest skepticism as a third-round reach; CBS Sports led with high marks (A-), ESPN and SI offered favorable yet cautious takes, and NFL.com weighed in with solid B grades, framing the draft as a rebuild with debate over fit and opportunity cost.
The Miami Dolphins drafted Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez with the 43rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Described as an old-school, three-down LB with leadership and production, Rodriguez fits the team’s inside-out building philosophy and could anchor Miami’s defense alongside Jordyn Brooks. While durability and ceiling questions exist due to past injuries, his instincts, tackling power, and strong NFL Combine profile project him as a solid starter.
Miami Dolphins' 43rd pick, Texas Tech ILB Jacob Rodriguez, drew broad analyst praise for production and turnover ability, while noting an undersized frame. With 128 tackles and fifth in Heisman voting in college, he’s viewed as a potential long-term starter who can create turnovers, though size and some coverage gaps are concerns.
Miami traded into the second round to draft Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez with the 43rd pick, a versatile, hard-hitting defender who can cover, rush the passer, and force turnovers; Rodriguez was a top-ranked linebacker by PFF and is expected to contribute early for a Dolphins defense seeking leadership and impact.
McFadden's one-and-done seven-round Falcons mock targets upgrades at LB, WR, DL, and OL: Round 2 LB Jacob Rodriguez (Texas Tech); Round 3 WR Ted Hurst (Georgia State); Round 4 DT Rayshaun Benny (Michigan); Round 6 OG Logan Taylor (Boston College); Round 7 WR Zavion Thomas (LSU). He praises Rodriguez's leadership and field-reading ability, Hurst's explosiveness, Benny's fit in a one-gap front, Taylor's versatile OL skills, and Thomas's elite top-end speed to stretch the Falcons’ offense.
Raiders scouts are in Mobile for the 2026 Senior Bowl to evaluate three players who could fuel Las Vegas' draft board: Gennings Dunker (Iowa OT), a dominant lineman who could move inside to guard/center; Jacob Rodriguez (Texas Tech LB), a top off-ball linebacker with a trophy-winning season; and Ted Hurst (Georgia State WR), a standout from a smaller school with strong receiving numbers and elite catch radius. The game is Jan. 31 at 11:30 a.m. PT, streaming on NFL+ and airing on NFL Network.
Fernando Mendoza of Indiana won the Heisman Trophy, the most prestigious college football award, while Jacob Rodriguez of Texas Tech secured multiple defensive awards, highlighting a season of outstanding individual performances across various categories in college football's 2025 awards season.