LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez has been named a finalist for two major college football awards.

Rodriguez is a finalist for the Bednarik Award for outstanding defensive player of the year and the Lott Impact Trophy, which recognizes his work on and off the field.

The linebacker has achieved a rare statistical milestone this season. Rodriguez is the only FBS player since 2005 to record at least five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and four interceptions in the same season.

Rodriguez is currently leading the daily Heisman Fan Vote with 32.8 percent support.

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