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Chris Rodriguez Jr.

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Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Rodriguez with the Washington Commanders in 2025
No. 24 – Jacksonville Jaguars
PositionRunning back
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2000-09-26) September 26, 2000 (age 25)
Riverdale, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight224 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolOla (McDonough)
CollegeKentucky (2018–2022)
NFL draft2023: 6th round, 193rd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Rushing yards920
Rushing average4.6
Rushing touchdowns10
Receptions6
Receiving yards54
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Christopher Rodriguez Jr. (born September 26, 2000) is an American professional football running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kentucky Wildcats, finishing second in school history in career rushing touchdowns and third in rushing yards before being selected by the Washington Commanders in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Early life

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Rodriguez was born on September 26, 2000, in Riverdale, Georgia.[1][2][3] He played center on the offensive line in middle school until he broke his arm in seventh grade; he was moved to fullback upon returning.[4] He was moved to running back while attending Ola High School, where he recorded 1,669 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior.[4] Rated a three-star running back prospect, Rodriguez committed to play college football at Kentucky over offers from Colorado State, Mississippi State, and Ole Miss among others.[5][6]

College career

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Rodriguez played in three games and rushed twice for 43 yards in his true freshman season before opting to redshirt the rest of the season.[7] As a redshirt freshman in 2019, he rushed 71 times for 533 yards and six touchdowns.[8] As a redshirt sophomore in 2020, Rodriguez was the Wildcats' leading rusher with 785 yards and 11 touchdowns.[9] As a redshirt junior in 2021, Rodriguez rushed for 1,272 yards and eight touchdowns on 205 carries during the regular season.

In May 2022, Rodriguez was arrested by a campus police officer and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) and careless driving.[10] He pleaded guilty in July and was fined US$200 and had his driver's license revoked for six months.[11] Rodriguez was later accused of filing inaccurate time cards while working part-time at UK HealthCare and was suspended for the first four games of the 2022 season for both incidents.[12][13] Rodriguez scored a six-yard rushing touchdown with less than two minutes left in the 2022 Citrus Bowl against the Iowa Hawkeyes, helping Kentucky win 20–17.[12] A two-time team captain, he graduated with a degree in community and leadership development in May 2022 and is second in Kentucky history in career rushing touchdowns and third in rushing yards.[14][15]

Professional career

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Rodriguez playing with the Washington Commanders, 2025
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 11+5⁄8 in
(1.82 m)		217 lb
(98 kg)		30+5⁄8 in
(0.78 m)		8+5⁄8 in
(0.22 m)		6 ft 1+5⁄8 in
(1.87 m)		4.52 s1.58 s2.59 s4.31 s33.0 in
(0.84 m)		9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)		19 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[16][17]

Washington Commanders

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Rodriguez was selected by the Washington Commanders in the sixth round (193rd overall) of the 2023 NFL draft.[18] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 12, 2023.[19] On December 28, the Commanders placed him on injured reserve due to concussion symptoms.[20] He appeared in 13 games as a rookie, finishing with 51 carries for 247 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.[21]

Rodriguez was waived by the team on August 27, 2024, and joined their practice squad the following day.[22] He was elevated for the team's Week 9 game against the New York Giants, recording 11 rushes for 53 yards.[23] Rodriguez was promoted to the active roster on November 9.[24] He was waived on November 23 and re-signed on November 26.[25][26] A week later, Rodriguez ran 13 times for a career-high 94 yards and a touchdown in a game against the Tennessee Titans.[27] In the Week 17 win over the Atlanta Falcons, he recorded his third rushing touchdown in the season.[28]

The Commanders tendered Rodriguez, an exclusive rights free agent, on March 7, 2025.[29]

Jacksonville Jaguars

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On March 11, 2026, Rodriguez signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[30] On June 9, it was announced that Rodriguez was recovery from surgery to repair a foot injury that was suffered at the onset of the offseason.[31]

Career statistics

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NFL

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Legend
Bold Career high
Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles
GPGSAttYdsAvgLngTDRecYdsAvgLngTDFumLost
2023WAS 130512474.81622126.07011
2024WAS 90351734.925211212.012000
2025WAS 1371125004.548633010.018000
Career3571989204.648106549.018011

College

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College statistics
Season GP Rushing Receiving
AttYdsAvgTDRecYdsAvgTD
2018 124321.500000
2019 9715337.56122.00
2020 91197856.61111212.00
2021 132251,3786.11013614.73
2022 81759045.265418.20
Career405923,6436.233201165.83

Personal life

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Rodriguez is nicknamed C-Rod.[32] His mother, Stephanie Thornton, died from lupus in January 2022.[33]

References

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  1. ↑ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2023 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 33. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 10, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  2. ↑ Hammock, Will (September 21, 2020). "Former Henry County rivals Yusuf Corker, Chris Rodriguez Jr. now teammates, key players at Kentucky". Henry Daily Herald. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  3. ↑ @jordyn.a.rodriguez; (September 26, 2024). "happy 24th my love 🤍" – via Instagram.
  4. 1 2 Hale, Jon (October 10, 2019). "Kentucky football's Chris Rodriguez learned running style from playing center". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  5. ↑ Goodman, Darius (July 31, 2017). "Ola High running back Chris Rodriguez commits to Kentucky". Henry Daily Herald. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Chris Rodriguez, Kentucky Wildcats, Running Back". 247Sports. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  7. ↑ Hale, Jon (July 26, 2019). "Replacing Benny Snell won't be easy, but Kentucky football has depth at running back". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Ola grad Chris Rodriguez Jr. named SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week". Henry Daily Herald. September 11, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  9. ↑ Vaught, Larry (June 11, 2021). "Rodriguez looks ready to play in NFL". The Advocate-Messenger. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  10. ↑ Hale, Jon (May 9, 2022). "Kentucky football star running back Chris Rodriguez arrested on DUI charges". Courier Journal. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  11. ↑ Hale, Jon (July 5, 2022). "Kentucky football star Chris Rodriguez pleads guilty to DUI charge". Courier Journal. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  12. 1 2 Shelton, Hunter (September 28, 2022). "Why Kentucky Wildcats are confident Chris Rodriguez will boost offense after suspension". Kentucky.com. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  13. ↑ Truax, Barkley (September 17, 2022). "Report: Additional details arise on the suspensions for Chris Rodriguez, Jordan Wright". on3.com. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  14. ↑ Marcum, Jason (April 29, 2023). "Chris Rodriguez to Washington in the NFL Draft". A Sea of Blue. SB Nation. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Chris Rodriguez Jr. Selected by Washington in 6th Round of NFL Draft". Kentucky Wildcats Athletics. April 29, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Chris Rodriguez Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  17. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Chris Rodriguez Jr. College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  18. ↑ Lichtenstein, Hannah (April 29, 2023). "Commanders draft K.J. Henry with No. 193 overall pick". Commanders.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  19. ↑ Selby, Zach (May 12, 2023). "Commanders sign KJ Henry, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Andre Jones Jr. to rookie deals". Commanders.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  20. ↑ Manning, Bryan (December 28, 2023). "Commanders place RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. on IR". USAToday.com. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  21. ↑ "Chris Rodriguez 2023 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  22. ↑ "Commanders sign 12 players to 2024 practice squad". Commanders.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  23. ↑ Selby, Zach (November 3, 2024). "Five takeaways from Washington's Week 9 win in the Meadowlands". Commanders.com. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  24. ↑ Selby, Zach. "Commanders downgrade Austin Seibert to OUT, make multiple roster moves". Commanders.com. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  25. ↑ Lambert, Ivan. "Commanders make three roster moves, including surprise release". Commanders Wire. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  26. ↑ Keim, John (November 27, 2024). "Commanders put Austin Seibert on IR after missed kicks vs. Dallas". ESPN. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  27. ↑ Lambert, Ivan. "Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. making the most of opportunities". Commanders Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  28. ↑ Washington Commanders Public Relations (December 30, 2024). "Commanders-Falcons Stats & Snaps". Commanders.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  29. ↑ Alper, Josh (March 7, 2025). "Commanders tender RB Chris Rodriguez". NBC Sports. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  30. ↑ Oesher, John. "Jaguars' First Free Agent Acquisition of 2026: RB Chris Rodriguez Jr". Jaguars.com. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  31. ↑ "Jaguars RB Chris Rodriguez (foot) expected for training camp". espn.com. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  32. ↑ Story, Mark (October 16, 2023). "Racing against time, 'C-Rod' still has big goals for the UK football season". Kentucky.com. Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  33. ↑ Hale, Jon (April 30, 2023). "After being drafted by Commanders, Chris Rodriguez knows his mom would be proud". Kentucky.com. Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
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