Chris Rodriguez Jr. pretended to be Marshawn Lynch when he played football as a kid. A fact that most people don’t know about him is that he likes country music. Known as “C-Rod” to his teammates and coaches, Rodriguez Jr. has emerged as the nation’s top returning running back as ranked by Pro Football Focus. Let’s take a deeper look into the Wildcats’ leading rusher:
Chris Rodriguez Jr. was rated as a three-star prospect by all the major recruiting services. He was a two-way standout at Ola High School after playing both running back and strong safety. Rodriguez registered 233 carries for 1,669 yards and scored 25 touchdowns as a senior while earning all-state honors.