Malcolm Rodriguez Picks Up Multiple All-America Honors

STILLWATER – The postseason recognition is finally starting to roll in for Malcolm Rodriguez. On Wednesday, ESPN listed the linebacker out of Wagoner, OK, as one of just 26 All-Americans. This is his second postseason honor as he was tabbed First Team All-Big 12 last week.

He was also just one of two Big 12 players as Baylor’s Jalen Pitre was listed as a safety.

“The best player on one of the most improved defenses in the FBS, Rodriguez led the Pokes with 112 tackles to go with 14 tackles for loss, two sacks, nine quarterback pressures, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. After allowing 23.5 points per game in 2020, the Cowboys surrendered only 16.8 this season. Rodriguez, a senior from Wagoner, Oklahoma, was a two-time state wrestling champion in high school, and he is a sure tackler. He missed just 11 tackles in 699 snaps this season.”

Brett McMurphy of the The Action Network also listed him as a First Team All-American.

Malcolm led the team in tackles for the third-straight season, with the next closest Cowboy being fellow linebacker Devin Harper with 86 total tackles. He was also credited with nine quarterback hurries

The NCAA actually credits Malcolm with 119 total tackles on the season, 68 solo stops and 51 combined.

These are just the first of what should be many All-America honors for Rodriguez.