Willie Rodriguez: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & College Stats
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Willie Rodriguez is a freshman TE at Kentucky from Taylor Mill, KY. He is listed at 6'4", 249 pounds. Gridiron AI's prospect model ranks Willie Rodriguez No. 87 on its 2027 board (No. 3 among tight ends): a 74% chance to be drafted, 36% to go in the top 100 picks and 2% to go in the first round. His grade is driven by production & role and program & competition. At Kentucky (2024–26) he ran 4 times for 6 yards and 1 touchdown and caught 67 passes for 728 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Team details
- School: Kentucky
- Position: TE
- Class: Freshman
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 249 lbs
- Hometown: Taylor Mill, KY
- Jersey: #81
- Big board: No. 87 of 2027 (No. 3 TE)
- Projection: Rounds 4-7
- Chance to be drafted: 74%
- Recruiting: 3-star
What drives his prospect grade
| Factor | Effect on his grade |
|---|---|
| Production & role | Strong plus |
| Program & competition | Strong plus |
| Age & experience | Plus |
| Size | Plus |
| Efficiency | Plus |
| Recruiting pedigree | Neutral |
College career stats
| Season | School | G | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kentucky | 8 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 39 | 324 | 3 |
| 2025 | Kentucky | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 310 | 1 |
| 2024 | Kentucky | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 94 | 0 |
2026 game log
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Rec | Yds | TD | Rush Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youngstown State | W | 4 | 48 | 1 | |
| 2 | Alabama | L | 8 | 49 | 0 | |
| 3 | at Texas A&M | W | 3 | 22 | 0 | |
| 4 | South Alabama | W | 2 | 18 | 0 | |
| 5 | at South Carolina | W | 5 | 57 | 0 | 5 |
| 6 | LSU | W | 6 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | at Oklahoma | W | 5 | 38 | 2 | |
| 8 | Vanderbilt | W | 6 | 67 | 0 | 1 |
Data provided by CollegeFootballData.com