A linebacker has never won the coveted Heisman Trophy award. Robert Griffin III dropped a new, stunning endorsement Saturday: Texas Tech football linebacker Jacob Rodriquez, who dominated against BYU.

The former walk-on compiled 14 tackles in handing the Cougars their first loss of 2025, leading the 29-7 romp in Lubbock. Rodriguez picked off Bear Bachmeier during the game too — followed by him hitting the Heisman pose. Expand Tweet

Texas Tech's much anticipated top 10 showdown drew out famous alum Patrick Mahomes . He watched Rodriguez emerge as the new star in front of the sea of red.

Rodriguez didn't hesitate to tell reporters postgame that he hopes Saturday fires up Heisman conversations for him. Again, a true linebacker has never won the most coveted individual award in CFB

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