Nicholas Rodriguez

Nicholas Rodriguez
No. 5 – Missouri Tigers
PositionLinebacker
ClassJunior
Personal information
Born (2005-08-28) August 28, 2005 (age 21)
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Thomas Aquinas
(Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
College
Stats at ESPN

Nicholas Rodriguez (born August 28, 2005) is an American college football linebacker for the Missouri Tigers.

Early life

Rodriguez attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As a senior, he totaled 114 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and nine sacks. Rodriguez committed to the University of Missouri to play college football.

College career

After playing a reserve role as a freshman, Rodriguez recorded 61 tackles and led the team with seven pass deflections. He entered the 2026 season as the Tigers' returning leading tackler and a team captain.

References

  1. ↑ Curreri, Gary (December 29, 2023). "Broward 4M-3M football defensive player of the year: Nick Rodriguez, St. Thomas Aquinas senior". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved October 4, 2026.
  2. ↑ Wilson, David. "St. Thomas Aquinas' Nicholas Rodriguez is the Broward 4M-3M Defensive Player of the Year". Miami Herald.
  3. ↑ Hudnell, Bryan (July 3, 2023). "Four-star linebacker continues recruiting surge for Missouri Football". KRCG. Retrieved October 4, 2026.
  4. ↑ Haynes, Wendell Shepherd Jr and Brandon (July 3, 2023). "Mizzou earns first four-star recruit for 2024 class in LB Rodriguez". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved October 4, 2026.
  5. ↑ Worthy, Lynn (August 16, 2026). "Worthy: Mizzou needs Nicholas Rodriguez's brand of 'reckless abandon'". STLtoday.com. Retrieved October 4, 2026.
  6. ↑ Marshall, Lilly (October 2, 2026). "Back and better than ever: Rodriguez imbues Mizzou's defense with strong work ethic". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved October 4, 2026.