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Ola grad Chris Rodriguez carries the ball during a Kentucky game in 2019.

The Washington Commanders selected Ola grad Chris Rodriguez Jr. in the sixth round (No. 193 overall) of Saturday’s NFL Draft.

Rodriguez, a 6-foot, 217-pound running back out of Kentucky, was coveted by NFL scouts for his ability as a power runner.

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