Kentucky Wildcats#81 · TE Willie Rodriguez
84 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-4
- Weight
- 249 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Taylor Mill, KY
Willie Rodriguez is a TE (#81) for Kentucky, from Taylor Mill, KY. In the 2026 season he has 22 catches for 194 yards and 1 touchdown, 38.8 receiving yards per game over 5 games. He has 47.9 fantasy points (PPR), 9.6 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Receiving yards 17
Receptions 18
Receiving TDs 10
Total TDs 10
Scrimmage yards 17
Fantasy points 17
Efficiency
Yards per catch 11
Yards per game 14
Catch volume 18
TD rate 10
Receiving score 17
Extra rushing 10
Measurables
Height 14
Weight 18
Frame 16
Experience 13
How we rate The SECFOOTBALL.CO skill model methodology & sources
Every rating is produced by our own model. Not a vendor score. Each skill is graded 0-20 by where a player ranks against others at his position, and the Overall is a position-normalized rating where an elite player tops out near 96 (a rare 97 plus is reserved for all-time greats) so a cornerback and a receiver read on the same scale. Ratings are built through week 6 of the 2026 season and refreshed every week through the season, so the ▲/▼ beside the Overall is the genuine move since last week.
- Data. Real box-score production from CollegeFootballData, drawn from official game stats.
- Method. Each stat is turned into a within-position percentile, then blended across a player's recent seasons, weighted by games played so recent, full seasons lead and an injury year does not sink the score.
- People. Compiled by The SECFOOTBALL.CO Desk and checked by Coverage Review against the official book.
- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
22
Receptions
194
Receiving yards
1
Receiving TDs
8.8
Yards/catch
5
Rushing yards
0
Rushing TDs
Willie Rodriguez career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UK | 5 | 22 | 194 | 1 | 5 | 47.9 |
| 2025 | UK | 11 | 23 | 310 | 1 | 0 | 58 |
| 2024 | UK | 6 | 5 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 14.4 |
| Career | 22 | 50 | 598 | 2 | 5 | 120.3 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
21
45
13
10
16
23
30
16
6
6
0No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | REC | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at South Carolina | W 35-34 | 5 | 57 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs South Alabama | W 45-21 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Texas A&M | W 31-21 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Alabama | L 17-45 | 8 | 49 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Youngstown State | W 45-13 | 4 | 48 | 1 |
Career timeline
- NowKentucky TE: #81
- ClassJunior
- HometownTaylor Mill, KY
Willie Rodriguez: Kentucky TE profile and stats
Willie Rodriguez is a TE (#81) for Kentucky, from Taylor Mill, KY. This profile tracks Willie Rodriguez's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Kentucky roster, the SEC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Kentucky sits in the race, check the live SEC standings.
Willie Rodriguez in the news
All newsPreviewLSU at Kentucky: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: LSU visits Kentucky at Kroger Field. Kickoff is 7:00 PM ET, on ESPN.2026-10-07RecapKentucky edged South Carolina 35-34 (Week 5, 2026)Kentucky edged South Carolina 35-34 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Now Kentucky is 4-1, 2-1 in SEC play, and South Carolina is 2-3, 0-3 in SEC play.2026-10-03RecapKentucky beat South Alabama 45-21 (Week 4, 2026)Kentucky beat South Alabama 45-21 at Kroger Field. Now Kentucky is 3-1, 1-1 in SEC play, and South Alabama is 2-2.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Willie Rodriguez play for?
Willie Rodriguez plays for Kentucky, wearing #81 at TE.
What position does Willie Rodriguez play?
Willie Rodriguez is a TE for Kentucky.
How tall is Willie Rodriguez?
Willie Rodriguez is 6-4 and weighs 249 lb.
What year is Willie Rodriguez in?
Willie Rodriguez is listed as a junior on the Kentucky roster.
Where is Willie Rodriguez from?
Willie Rodriguez is from Taylor Mill, KY.
How many receptions does Willie Rodriguez have?
Willie Rodriguez has 22 receptions in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.