Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Ruben Rodriguez obit

Ruben Angel Rodriguez Has Died 

He was not on the list.


The Seahawks community is mourning the loss of former punter Ruben Rodriguez, who has passed away at age 60 in Woodlake, California.

Rodriguez was drafted in the fifth round (131st overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft and played three seasons in Seattle. He previously played college football at the University of Arizona.

Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.

He played for the Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos and New York Giants. He was selected 131st overall by the Seahawks in the fifth round of the 1987 NFL draft. He played college football for the Arizona Wildcats. He was of Mexican American descent. Rodriguez died in Hanford, California on February 3, 2026, at the age of 60.

Career information

High school     Woodlake Union (Woodlake, California)

College            Arizona

NFL draft        1987: 5th round, 131st overall pick

Career history

Seattle Seahawks (1987–1989)

San Diego Chargers (1991)*

Phoenix Cardinals (1992)*

Denver Broncos (1992)

New York Giants (1992)

* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Awards and highlights

PFWA All-Rookie Team (1987)

Career NFL statistics

Punts   238

Punt yards       9,640

Longest punt   68


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