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AP All-Big 12: Texas Tech has 7 first-team picks with LB Jacob Rodriguez the top defender
Jacob Rodriguez led the FBS with seven forced fumbles and earned multiple national defensive awards during Texas Tech's strong 2025 season.
- On Thursday, Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez was named The Associated Press Big 12 defensive player of the year as part of the playoff-bound Texas Tech Red Raiders.
- After a season in which Rodriguez had 117 tackles and led the Bowl Subdivision with seven forced fumbles, he became the first FBS player since 2005 with five forced fumbles, two recoveries and four interceptions.
- Beyond Rodriguez, the Red Raiders placed 5 defenders on the first-team defense: Rodriguez, David Bailey, Lee Hunter, A.J. Holmes Jr., and Brice Pollock, plus first-team at running back and kicker.
- The Red Raiders, who are 12-1 and Big 12 champions, earned a first-round bye in the 12-team College Football Playoff and will play in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, while the AP All-Big 12 voting panel of 17 media members selected the honors.
- Kalani Sitake and BYU's LJ Martin were recognized with top Big 12 honors as Martin rushed for 1,305 yards and 12 touchdowns and made first team with Bruce Mitchell, Tanner Wall, and Parker Kingston.
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AP All-Big 12: Texas Tech has 7 first-team picks with LB Jacob Rodriguez the top defender
Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez is The Associated Press Big 12 defensive player of the year. He is also among seven first-team picks on the AP all-league team from the playoff-bound Red Raiders.
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