# There's A New Sheriff In Town With LB Jacob Rodriguez | 2026 NFL Draft Pick Reaction

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Podcast: [Locked On Dolphins - Daily Podcast On The Miami Dolphins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-dolphins-daily-podcast-on-the-miami-dolphins-761575)
Published: 2026-04-25T05:00:00+00:00
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Miami Dolphins bet big on linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, igniting fresh optimism for their defense. Drafted 43rd overall, Rodriguez brings an elite athletic profile, staggering collegiate accolades at Texas Tech—including unanimous All-American honors and a fifth-place Heisman finish—and a reputation as a culture-setting leader. Could Miami’s investment make their linebacker room the foundation of a top NFL defense? Kyle Crabbs breaks down Rodriguez's fit in Miami, comparing him to recent picks like Kaden Proctor and Chris Johnson. Key insights include Rodriguez’s transition from Virginia quarterback to Texas Tech standout linebacker, the Dolphins’ draft philosophy prioritizing plus athletes and intangible qualities, and how Rodriguez complements veterans Jordyn Brooks and Willie Gay. The episode covers Miami’s linebacker depth chart shakeup, Jon-Eric Sullivan and Kyle Smith’s bold expectations, and the strategy for maximizing Rodriguez’s three-down value. Can Rodriguez become Miami’s next flag bearer on defense?

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