Heisman voters rank 3 players. For many, that leaves no room on ballot for non-skill-position players such as Texas Tech football's Jacob Rodriguez.

Rodriguez is the second Red Raider to be named a finalist for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award since its inception in 2017, joining Tony Bradford Jr., who was recognized as a senior in 2023. The ninth winner of the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award will be announced at an award ceremony in Frisco, Texas, on April 16.

Texas Tech football standout Jacob Rodriguez capped his stellar season by finishing fifth in Heisman Trophy voting.

Texas Tech senior linebacker Jacob Rodriguez has won the Bronko Nagurski Award given annually to the nation's top college defensive player.

Jacob Rodriguez and his wife Emma step into philanthropy.

Jacob Rodriguez stands strong on the cover on a hardcover book from Lubbock Avalanche-Journal that celebrates Texas Tech's first Big 12 championship.