{
  "id": 10751746,
  "title": "Jacob Rodriguez is Defensive Rookie of the Year favorite after big game vs. Chiefs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/jacob-rodriguez-is-defensive-rookie-of-the-year-favorite-after-big",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T18:20:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jacob-rodriguez-defensive-rookie-favorite-182020010.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jacob Rodriguez, a defensive rookie, is gaining momentum as a top candidate for the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year title following a standout performance against the Kansas City Chiefs. Rodriguez, a linebacker from Texas Tech, displayed his skills by intercepting Patrick Mahomes and making three tackles behind the line of scrimmage. Rodriguez's performance has earned him the status of the betting favorite to win the award, with a +400 odds, followed closely by his teammate David Bailey at +450. Other notable candidates include three Ohio State players: Sonny Styles at +700, Arvell Reese at +800, and Caleb Downs at +850.",
  "summary": "As a linebacker at Texas Tech last season, linebacker Jacob Rodriguez as a unanimous All-American, and his long list of honors included the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Chuck Bednarik Award, both of which recognize the best defensive player in the country, as well as receiving the most Heisman Trophy votes of any defensive player.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}