WillieRodriguez
TETE#81UK Wildcats
6'4" • 249lbs • Jr.Draft Eligibility:2029
- Overall Grade '26
- 70.4
- 36th/174 - TEs
- Receiving Yards '26
- 257
- 24th/174 - TEs
- Touchdowns '26
- 3
- 20th/174 - TEs
- WK 8 MATCHUP
- vs VANDYC 10/24, 11:30 PM
Willie
Rodriguez
TE
#81
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UK Wildcats
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Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/25/2026
Willie Rodriguez is a tight end for the Kentucky Wildcats who earned a 70.4 overall PFF grade in the 2026 season, 36th among 174 qualified tight ends. His PFF receiving grade of 67.9 ranked 62nd among 174 qualified tight ends.
He hauled in 33 receptions on 41 targets for 257 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns. Rodriguez averaged 7.8 yards per reception on the season.
He generated 191 yards after the catch, demonstrating his ability to create with the ball in his hands. He was charged with 1 drops on the year. His average depth of target was 4.0 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Kentucky Wildcats
2024 - Present
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
70.4
AVG
36th/174 TEs
RECEIVING GRADE
67.9
AVG
62nd/174 TEs
RUSHING GRADE
N/S
AVG
Not Enough Snaps
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
@TNVA
84.3
Week 13, 2025
@MSUN
82.6
Week 5, 2024
@TXUN
81.1
Week 13, 2024
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
@TNUN
44.8
Week 10, 2024
vsOHTO
47
Week 1, 2025
vsTNTC
49.8
Week 12, 2025
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
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Season Stats
Season Stats
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
TARGETS
41
7th/174 TEs
RECEPTIONS
33
4th/174 TEs
RECEIVING YDS
257
24th/174 TEs
RECEIVING TDS
3
20th/174 TEs
Receiving
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Rank
23
rd
Pass Snaps
217
7
th
Targets
41
15
th
Routes Run
191
4
th
Receptions
33
24
th
Receiving Yards
257
20
th
Receiving Touchdowns
3
59
th
Drops
1
152
nd
Yards Per Reception
7.8
53
rd
Yards After Catch per Reception
5.8
60
th
Passer Rating When Targeted
117.2
160
th
Average Depth of Target
4
Rushing
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Rank
-
Run Snaps
191
-
Carries
4
-
Rushing Yards
6
-
Rushing Touchdowns
1
-
Yards per Attempt
1.5
-
Forced Missed Tackles
0
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