Diego Rodriguez is a three-star recruit from Hillside, NJ (No. 2,333 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Colorado State's 8 games this season.
Where Rodriguez comes from
- Hillside, NJ
- Hillside
- About 1,600 miles from Canvas Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,333 in the 2024 class; signed with UConn.
Where Rodriguez fits
Colorado State lists 24 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 12th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Colorado State is 3-5. Next: vs Boise State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Hillside, NJ
Arrived at Colorado State from UConn.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Colorado State -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 12th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Colorado State has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Ty Sambrailo went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
Three seasons, two schools
- 2026 Colorado State MoraYear 3 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalUConn to Colorado State
- 2025 UConn MoraYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 UConn MoraYear 1 · Games –
- High school HillsideHillside, NJ · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 2,333 in the 2024 class. Signed with UConn.Also from Hillside: Darren Ikinnagbon (Georgia) and Zaimir Hawk (Iowa State).
Moves
- Transferred from UConn to Colorado State, Jan 20, 2026.
2024
- Signed with UConnThree-star, out of Hillside
2026
- Transferred to Colorado Statefrom UConn
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
1 coachPlayed for 1 head coach at 2 schools: Jim Mora.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Colorado State
