Northwestern State University of Louisana

The third-leading tackler (408) in school history was a three-year All-Southland and All-Louisiana choice (first team as a sophomore, second team in 2001-02) … broken wrist in October 2001 sidelined him only for one full game … four-year starting linebacker … career totals: 46 games (all starts), 408 tackles, 40 for loss (160 yards), 14 ½ sacks (107 yards), 6 fumble recoveries, 3 interceptions … career high 22 tackles at SFA in 2000 … 138 tackles as a sophomore, 111 in his freshman year, most by any freshman in Sam Goodwin's 17 seasons as head coach …  helped Demons to 2001, 2002 NCAA playoffs … Top 100 Demon Players of All-Time roster member … namesake of Kurt Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship.