Has good height and athleticism ... Moved to the defensive line in spring, but is expected to be back on the offensive line this fall ... Is listed third on the depth chart at left tackle after spring drills.
2013: Appeared in the final game of the season, coming off the bench vs. Buffalo in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.
2012: Played in three games in 2012, logging snaps against Army, Hawai[apos]i and Colorado State.
2011: Redshirted his first year at SDSU.
High School: A two-star recruit and the 173rd overall offensive lineman recruit according to ESPN.com ... Helped lead the Spartans into the second round of the CIF Southern Section playoffs ... Started both ways for the Spartans during his senior season, earning all-league honors on offense ... Also played basketball and volleyball and participated on the track & field team.
Personal: Born June 4, 1992, in San Bernardino, Calif. ... Son of Paul and Helen Rodriguez ... Picked SDSU over Arizona State, Washington State, Colorado State, New Mexico and New Mexico State ... Is majoring in criminal justice.