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Chris Rodriguez Jr.

RB

A 6th-round pick (193rd overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Kentucky, Chris Rodriguez Jr. has built an NFL career since. He's currently with JAX, in his 4th season in the league. He graded out among the best RBs in the league last season — a 67.5 ScoutIndex Rating, the 89th percentile at the position. His conversion stands out most — the 93rd percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,088 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 224#

College

Kentucky

Draft

Rd 6, 193rd overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
66

88th percentile among RBs · limited sample

6 games · 40 touches

Volume×0.1+0.10
Receiving×0.14-0.29
Total EPA×0.24+0.80
Conversion×0.1+1.56
Ball security×0.06+0.69
Yards/carry×0.12+0.32
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.42

Week 1 projection · vs CLE

Methodology
Rush yds43.1 (12.7–73.5)46% 45.5+
Rush yds43.1 (12.7–73.5)46% 45.5+
Rush yds43.1 (12.7–73.5)46% 45.5+
Rush yds43.1 (12.7–73.5)46% 45.5+
Rush yds43.1 (12.7–73.5)46% 45.5+
Rush yds43.1 (12.7–73.5)46% 45.5+
Rush TD0.4 (0–1)34% 0.5+
Rush TD0.4 (0–1)34% 0.5+
Rush TD0.4 (0–1)34% 0.5+
Rush TD0.4 (0–1)34% 0.5+
Rush TD0.4 (0–1)34% 0.5+
Rush TD0.4 (0–1)34% 0.5+
Rec1.1 (0–3)32% 1.5+
Rec1.1 (0–3)32% 1.5+
Rec1.1 (0–3)32% 1.5+
Rec1.1 (0–3)32% 1.5+
Rec1.1 (0–3)32% 1.5+
Rec1.1 (0–3)32% 1.5+
Rec yds13.3 (0–31.2)44% 15.5+
Rec yds13.3 (0–31.2)44% 15.5+
Rec yds13.3 (0–31.2)44% 15.5+
Rec yds13.3 (0–31.2)44% 15.5+
Rec yds13.3 (0–31.2)44% 15.5+
Rec yds13.3 (0–31.2)44% 15.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size65▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency92▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry82▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion93▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving35▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security79▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume66▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency85▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026JAX666168216
2025WAS67.5125006330
2024WAS6671732112
2023WAS54.492472212

Career profile

Chris Rodriguez Jr. has appeared in 34 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: WAS (2023–2025), JAX (2026).

He has rushed for 1,088 yards and 12 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 7 passes for 60 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2025 with WAS: 500 yards and 6 touchdowns in 12 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 67.5, in the 89th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home4
120
30/g
1
Away2
48
24/g
1
In division1
55
55/g
0
Out of division5
113
23/g
2
In wins4
100
25/g
2
In losses2
68
34/g
0
On grass3
73
24/g
1
On turf3
95
32/g
1
Outdoors6
168
28/g
2

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CLE23 rush yds, 0 TD45.6
Week 2DEN13 rush yds, 0 TD50.5
Week 3NE37 rush yds, 1 TD65.2
Week 4CIN35 rush yds, 1 TD58.4
Week 5PHI5 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD44.5
Week 6HOU55 rush yds, 0 TD72.6

Chris Rodriguez Jr. — common questions

What position does Chris Rodriguez Jr. play?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Chris Rodriguez Jr. played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Rodriguez Jr. has played for WAS (2023–2025), JAX (2026).
Where did Chris Rodriguez Jr. go to college?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. played college football at Kentucky.
When was Chris Rodriguez Jr. drafted?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. was selected in round 6, 193rd overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Chris Rodriguez Jr. scored?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. has 12 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (12 rushing).
What is Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s ScoutIndex Rating?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. rated 66.0 for 2026, the 88th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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