Chris Rodriguez

Career StatsB-

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		35	920	10	4.6
2025		13	500	6	4.5
2024		9	173	2	4.9
2023		13	247

Season	Team	GP	Att	Yds	TD	YPC	Grade
2025		13	—	500	6	4.5	D D Bottom 20%
2024		9	—	173	2	4.9	D- D- Bottom 12%
2023		13	—	247	2	4.8	D- D- Bottom 12%

Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Jaguars secured an exceptional value with Rodriguez's two-year, $10M extension, earning an A- CVI that reflects one of the smarter depth signings in recent memory. While Rodriguez profiles as a depth piece in terms of current production, Jacksonville is paying him like a solid rotational back at $5M AAV — a figure that perfectly aligns with his ceiling potential as a power runner who's shown flashes of three-down capability. At 24 years old, Rodriguez sits in the sweet spot where teams can capitalize on untapped upside without overpaying for unproven production, and the $6.2M in guaranteed money provides just enough security to lock him in without creating dead money concerns. The contract structure is particularly shrewd given running back positional volatility, as Jacksonville maintains flexibility while betting on a player whose physical tools suggest he could easily outperform this modest investment. This deal exemplifies how smart front offices build depth — Rodriguez gives them a legitimate insurance policy behind Travis Etienne without breaking the bank, and if he develops into more than a depth piece, this contract will look like highway robbery in Year 2.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Chris's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Tape review and box-score baselines converge on a B- performance grade for Chris Rodriguez. The third-year back out of Kentucky enters 2026 as a solid depth option with legitimate upside if opportunity knocks, sitting comfortably above replacement-level production for a reserve running back. His 2025 season showed the kind of limited role that typifies a depth-chart back fighting for touches: 30 receiving yards and minimal statistical impact across 13 games underscores how little runway he's had to prove himself at the NFL level. What works in Rodriguez's favor is durability—appearing in all 13 games signals he can stay on the field—though the modest yardage output and lack of rushing volume speak to his marginal role with his previous team. The Jaguars are banking on offensive coordinator Brian Coen's interest translating into a real developmental opportunity; Rodriguez's college tape showed a bruising, downhill running style that NFL defenses haven't yet seen in meaningful volume. With Jacksonville's offseason surgery now in the rearview, the realistic ceiling remains a rotational contributor, but if he earns consistent carries and stays healthy through camp, he could evolve into something more than the depth piece he's been to date.

How Chris Compares at the Position

Chris Rodriguez ranks 52nd of 175 graded running backs by performance. That slots Chris between Tyler Allgeier (B-) just ahead and Rj Harvey (B-) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Chris Rodriguez enters 2026 with a **B-** sentiment grade, reflecting cautious optimism around his potential despite limited NFL production to date. The media has framed his Jacksonville signing as a low-risk depth move that could pay dividends if Rodriguez finally gets consistent opportunities to showcase the bruising running style that made him productive in college. Five headlines covering the transaction noted offensive coordinator Brian Thomas Coen's specific interest in Rodriguez as an encouraging organizational signal, suggesting the Jaguars see untapped potential in the physical runner. Fans appear cautiously optimistic about Rodriguez's prospects, viewing this as potentially his best chance to carve out a meaningful role after limited touches in previous stops. The consensus seems to be that while Rodriguez faces an uphill battle for significant carries, his college tape and running style give him a realistic ceiling as a rotational contributor if he can stay healthy and earn coaching staff trust.