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On Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins added a potential leader on defense when they drafted former Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Jacob Rodriguez with the No. 43 pick in the second round.
After making the selection on April 24, Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan spoke with the media and shared what led them to select Rodriguez, noting that they see him leading the defense in the future.
“I can’t say enough good things about Jacob and, more importantly, about
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