Robert Griffin III is known for pushing bold takes, but his latest Heisman endorsement might be his most off-the-wall yet, and honestly, it kind of rules. The former Baylor quarterback and Heisman winner threw his support behind Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez as his pick for the most prestigious individual award in college football.
In a post on X, RG3 wrote that Rodriguez “should be the Heisman front-runner on every list this week.” That’s not a small statement from a guy who’s won the trophy himself. And for a linebacker to even enter that conversation in 2025, they’ve got to be doing something insane on the field. Rodriguez fits that bill.
The Texas Tech linebacker has been the heartbeat of Joey McGuire’s defense, week in and week out. Whether he’s filling gaps, blowing up screens, or dropping into coverage and making quarterbacks regret their reads, Rodriguez has made his presence felt in every game. It’s not just highlight plays; it’s consistency, volume, and impact.
Rodriguez isn’t putting up video game numbers just to look cool in a graphic. He’s changing games. And that’s why RG3’s endorsement doesn’t feel like some stunt or reach. It actually lines up with what we’ve been watching all season. This is a linebacker who looks like he’s been built in a lab for chaos. He hits like a truck and somehow still moves like a slot corner. Those guys don’t come around often.
Now, let’s be real: Rodriguez is still a long shot. Defensive players rarely get the love they deserve in this race. But what he’s done so far and the national buzz around his game make this more than just a nice story. He’s earned a seat at the table.
If Jacob Rodriguez keeps playing like this, you’re going to have to start saying his name when you talk about the Heisman. No more pretending defense doesn’t matter.
