38  Natanael Rodriguez Class: Sophomore Hometown: EL Paso, Texas High School: Jefferson HS Height / Weight: 6-0 / 185 Position: DB Experience: 0L

PRIOR TO UTEP: Two-year starter in the secondary for Jefferson High School ... was tabbed a first-team All-District 1-4A performer in 2010 ... credited with 30 tackles, including 14 solo stops, while also breaking up three passes and recovering a fumble ... posted a season-high eight tackles against Irvin (11/5/10) ... made 40 tackles, including 16 unassisted, to go along with four pass break-ups and an interception in 2009 ... tallied eight tackles against Chapin (10/8/09) while posting seven versus Bowie (11/6/09) and six against both El Paso (9/25/09) and Andress (10/23/09).

PERSONAL: Son of Fernando and Hilda Rodriguez ... born 3/29/93 (El Paso, Texas) ... has two brothers ... Pre-Elementary Education major.