Jacob Rodriguez Wins Bronko Nagurski Trophy

Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, a former offensive player at Virginia, has been named the 2025 Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner, recognizing him as the nations top defensive player. Rodriguez, 23, had an outstanding season with 117 tackles, 7 forced fumbles, and 4 interceptions. He delivered a stellar performance just before receiving the award, with 13 tackles and 1 sack. Previous winners like Xavier Watts, Will Anderson, and Zaven Collins have gone on to be high draft picks. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.