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Back to EpisodesNFL Draft Linebackers: Next Dexter Coakley?
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Two 2026 NFL draft linebackers, Taurean York from Texas A&M and Jacob Rodriguez from Texas Tech, are drawing comparisons to College Football Hall of Famer Dexter Coakley. York, with his compact build and instincts, posted 228 career tackles, while Rodriguez, with his prototypical size and disruptive edge, boasts 316 tackles, 25.5 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, and 13 forced fumbles. Both players show promise in carrying on Coakleys legacy, sparking debates on whos next in line for the linebacker legacy.
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