2008: Saw action in nine games for the Lions...posted 15 tackles...registered a season-high six tackles against East Central (Oct. 18)...wrapped up the season with four tackles and two pass break-ups against Southwestern Oklahoma State (Nov. 8).

Prior to A&M-Commerce: Attended Kilgore Junior College where as a sophomore, he finished second on the team with 47 tackles, including three for minus six yards...team posted a 9-3 record and advanced to the Heart of Texas Bowl game...attended Elsik High School, where he was a member of the football and track and field team.

Personal: Born August 16, 1987...son of Tojo and Stacey Rodriguez...a kinesiology major.