
Anthony Rodriguez gives Portland State a compact, productive TE with real freshman-year involvement
Rodriguez showed early utility for Portland State in the 2022 season, appearing in all 11 games as a backup tight end and special-teams contributor while catching 4 passes for 26 yards, and ESPN later listed him with 6 receptions for 43 yards and no touchdowns, which suggests a role player still building his receiving profile.[5][3] The main differentiators are availability, versatility, and game-day trust rather than big-volume production; his film and roster profile also point to a lean, developmental tight end who can help in multiple phases if your team values toughness, blocking, and steady effort over splashy stats.[1][8]