Chris Rodriguez

Chris Rodriguez

25-Year-Old Running BackRB
Washington Commanders
Questionable
Injury Calf
Est. Return 10/19/2025
Wed Practice: DNP
2025 Fantasy Outlook
A sixth-round pick in 2023, Rodriguez spent last season bouncing between the practice squad and the Commanders' active roster, but he was effective when called upon. The Kentucky product averaged 4.9 yards per carry, albeit on just 35 totes, and the majority of his production came during a Week 13 tilt against the Titans in which he turned 13 carries into 94 yards and a touchdown. The Commanders traded Brian Robinson in August, potentially opening up a role for Rodriguez as a power runner alongside dual threat Austin Ekeler, although the team is also said to have high hopes for rookie seventh-round pick Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Washington likely will deploy a backfield committee, with Rodriguez a candidate for short-yardage carries and any other work that prioritizes powerful running. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a one-year contract with the Commanders in March of 2025.
DNP at walkthrough
RBWashington Commanders
Calf
October 15, 2025
Rodriguez (calf) missed Wednesday's jog-through.
ANALYSIS
Rodriguez has been listed as a DNP on four straight injury reports due to a calf injury, but he logged one snap on offense and three on special teams during Monday's loss to the Bears. Jacory Croskey-Merritt (66 percent snap share) and Jeremy McNichols (32 percent) ultimately handled the rest of the backfield reps and likely will continue to do so moving forward, even when Rodriguez's health is back to normal.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Chris Rodriguez's 2025 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
Broken Tackle %
4.3%
 
Positive Run %
82.6%
 
% Yds After Contact
79.0%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
3.6
 
Rushing TD %
0.0%
 
Touches Per Game
0.0
 
% Snaps w/Touch
0.0%
 
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#% of Team Snaps

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6929%
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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@ Cowboys
Sunday, Oct 19th at 4:25PM
Overall QB Rating Against
117.9
 
Cornerbacks
126.5
 
Safeties
80.6
 
Linebackers
100.2
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Chris Rodriguez's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* The 40-Yard Dash, Shuttle Time, Vertical Jump, and Broad Jump metrics are from his Pro Day. All others are from the NFL Combine.
Height
5' 11"
 
Weight
224 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash*
4.51 sec
 
Shuttle Time*
4.31 sec
 
Vertical Jump*
33.0 in
 
Broad Jump*
114 in
 
Hand Length
8.63 in
 
Arm Length
30.63 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2023
A 2023 sixth-round pick, Rodriguez didn't get double-digit snaps on offense until Week 11 last year but flashed upside once he did. He averaged 4.8 yards per carry, and his 2.4-yard average after contact would have been a top-five mark in the league if he'd seen enough volume to qualify. Rodriguez suffered a season-ending ankle injury Week 16, and while he should be healthy in time for training camp, he'll like be third on the depth chart behind Brian Robinson and Austin Ekeler. It is possible new offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury isn't as fond of Robinson as the old coaching staff was, and the 224-pound Rodriguez can offer a similar element of powerful running between the tackles.
Rodriguez landed in Washington in the sixth round of the 2023 Draft, after a prolific college career at Kentucky with 3,600 rushing yards and 33 TDs over the past four seasons. He only caught 20 passes, and a 4.52 40 at his pro day suggests the 224-pounder is more likely to be a power back than a big-play threat in the NFL. That could put him in play for some of the work 2022 third-rounder Brian Robinson got last season en route to a 205-797-2 rushing line in 12 games. The Commanders also still have Antonio Gibson, who got a career-high 58 targets last season despite competing with J.D. McKissic for passing-down snaps in the first half of the year.
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Plays one snap in MNF loss
RBWashington Commanders
October 14, 2025
Rodriguez didn't touch the ball on one offensive snap in Monday night's loss to the Bears.
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Suiting up Monday
RBWashington Commanders
October 13, 2025
Rodriguez (calf) is active for Monday's game against the Bears.
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Status in question for Monday
RBWashington Commanders
Calf
October 11, 2025
Rodriguez (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's game versus the Bears.
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Listed as DNP on Friday
RBWashington Commanders
Calf
October 10, 2025
Rodriguez (calf) is listed as a non-participant on Friday's practice estimate.
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DNP due to calf Thursday
RBWashington Commanders
Calf
October 9, 2025
Rodriguez (calf) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice.
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More opportunity awaits in '25
RBWashington Commanders
August 22, 2025
Rodriguez is slated for more opportunities, including in short yardage and at the goal line, following the trade of Brian Robinson to the 49ers on Friday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
A stout 224 pounds, Rodriguez has impressed in limited opportunities over his first two seasons while averaging 4.9 yards per carry and scoring four touchdowns across 22 regular-season games. Rodriguez brings a completely different skill set than new No. 1 back Austin Ekeler, who's considerably lighter and a particularly adept receiver. Rodriguez, who's already seen 18 red-zone touches in his first 22 career games, may be set to inherit many of the ample short-yardage and red-zone opportunities Robinson leaves behind.
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