Miami’s veteran center is finally ready for the big snap
In 2026, Ryan Rodriguez enters his sixth year at Miami as the projected starting center, bringing rare patience, hometown pride, and valuable position flexibility after years of waiting and an injury-hit 2024 season. He’s not a flashy stat guy—because offensive linemen rarely are—but the word around him is leadership, toughness, and the ability to line up at guard or center when the Hurricanes need stability in the trenches. If your team wants a battle-tested, versatile interior lineman who has stuck it out and earned his moment, Rodriguez fits the bill.
