Malcolm Rodriguez is one of the best 16 linebackers in the country, according to the powers that be that give out such awards.
Rodriguez was named a Butkus Award semifinalist Monday, an award given to the best linebacker in the country. He has a Big 12 best 77 total tackles on the season.
Butkus Award Semifinalists
| Christian Harris | Alabama |
| Darien Butler | Arizona State |
| Darrian Beavers | Cincinnati |
| Nate Landman | Colorado |
| Nakobe Dean | Georgia |
| Jack Campbell | Iowa |
| Damone Clark | LSU |
| Brain Asamoah | Oklahoma |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | Oklahoma State |
| Noah Sewell | Oregon |
| Brandon Smith | Penn State |
| Olakunle Fatukasi | Rutgers |
| DeMarvion Overshown | Texas |
| Devin Lloyd | Utah |
| Leo Chenal | Wisconsin |
| Chad Muma | Wyoming |
Rodriguez has 356 career tackles, which ranks sixth all-time at Oklahoma State.