Shot put · 2026 indoor
49′ 1″ ↗April 11, 2026 · Grade 9
Woodland Varsity Indoor Championship
Implement: 12 lb (high-school implement, stated on the ranking list).
AthleticNET official performance list
Class of 2029
JacobRodgers
#79·DT / OG·6'5"·290
Pewaukee HS·Wisconsin
OL / DL · Football + Track & Field
Height and weight updated September 6, 2026
The recruit · #79
One athlete. Two evaluations.
Class of 2029 · OL / DL
Football · Shot put · Discus
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 290 lb
Family reported September 6, 2026.
Pewaukee HS, Wisconsin.
2026 season · Team results
Pewaukee varsity
Regular season final · Parkland Conference champions · WIAA D3 No. 1 seed
9–0
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 20 | Greendale | W 42–7 |
| Aug. 28 | Baldwin-Woodville | W 31–14 |
| Sept. 3 | Wauwatosa West | W 27–14 |
| Sept. 11 | Wauwatosa East | W 27–8 |
| Sept. 18 | Waukesha North | W 35–7 |
| Sept. 25 | West Allis Hale | W 56–0 |
| Oct. 2 | Waukesha South | W 41–7 |
| Oct. 9 | New Berlin Eisenhower | W 41–8 |
| Oct. 16 | New Berlin West | W 31–7 |
Season scores: GoBound (WIAA) ↗Oct. 2 box score: GoBound ↗Parkland title: The Freeman ↗Playoff bracket: WIAA ↗
JV1 · 4–0 · W 34–17 · Slinger · Sept. 21
JV1 source: MaxPreps box score ↗Checked October 21, 2026. Team scores are separate from Jacob’s individual statistics.
Read the season update on X ↗Football · OL / DL · #79
Find 79. Watch the rep.
Start with the broadcast edit, then compare it against the full-speed companion. The library underneath carries every cut we publish, including the earlier OL / DL compilations, the short 30-second opener and one shot put rep.
OL film — Broadcast cut v2
Pre-snap halos identify #79. Creative color treatment and labeled slow-motion replays; use the full-speed companion for timing.
Track & Field · Shot put / Discus
Throws. On the record.
Jacob Rodgers · Pewaukee, Wisconsin · Class of 2029. The sources list him as Jake Rodgers, grade 9 during the 2026 track season.
Sources checked September 21, 2026. Indoor and outdoor results are listed separately. Implement weights remain unconfirmed; these marks should not be compared with college implements.
#6 in the nation · 9th-grade indoor shot put ↗
AthleticNET 2026 US boys 12 lb indoor shot put performance list
On AthleticNET's official 2026 national indoor list for the 12 lb shot put, Jacob's 49′ 1″ ranks 6th. The athletes placed above him are grades 11 and 12, with one upper row showing no grade; he is the first 9th grader on the list. This is an all-grades performance ranking rather than a freshman ranking, so the national position and the 9th-grade qualifier are stated together. Implement is 12 lb high-school, not the 16 kg college implement.
In the press · April 2, 2026
Rodgers surpasses Watt to etch name into Pirates history books ↗
Beckett Callan · The Freeman
The Freeman reports that Jacob’s March 20 shot put mark of 46′ 9¼″ at UW–Whitewater broke Pewaukee’s freshman school record previously held by T.J. Watt. The article also reports him as Wisconsin’s top freshman at publication; it does not specify the ranking database or indoor/outdoor filter. That report is separate from the later outdoor snapshot above.
Complete throwing footage is not yet available here. Ask the family for current shot put and discus film.
Coach's Evaluation
"Current sophomore measurements are 6'5" and 290 pounds. The next evaluation belongs on the film."
Age 12 · The Turn
On the drive home one night, after he'd let himself slip, Jacob turned and said the words that changed everything. Structured training started the next week. He hasn't stopped since.
“Don’t ever let me stop.”
The commitment is player-driven, not parent-driven.The WorkTraining since age 11.
Training since age 11.
Documented+ sessions.
Still going.
AGE 11(2021)
Before anyone asked him to
Movement before position. Speed, agility, and footwork twice a week at NX Level — building the athletic base that every lineman technique depends on. Stance work, first-step quickness, hip mobility, change of direction. Three years before his first meaningful snap.
NX Level Sports Performance (opens in new tab)Investment precedes attention.
AGE 12(2022)
The turn
The car-ride moment. He'd let himself slip — and he recognized it before anyone else did. Structured strength training started the next week alongside NX Level. Trench Training with Joel Nellis — former Wisconsin Badger, now one of the state's top lineman development coaches — begins the same year. Learning the barbell and the position at the same time: stance mechanics, fit position, base block fundamentals. These numbers are not impressive. They are the floor.
Trench Training (opens in new tab)The commitment is player-driven, not parent-driven.
AGE 13(2023)
He built a team around himself
365 sessions. Personal trainer Justin Quintero at Performance Edge for compound strength — power cleans, front squats, bench, deadlift progressions built for OL/DL. Trench Training with Joel Nellis continuing — hand combat, punch timing, drive blocks, swim and rip moves, pass-rush technique. NX Level for speed and agility. IMG camps for national-level competition. Deliberate nutrition — protein-focused to build muscle, not just grow. Training alongside athletes two and three years older, by choice.
Four distinct training inputs at age 13. He stopped training for football — he started training like a football player.
AGE 14(2023-24)
Opponents heard his name before the snap
Started every game at both DT and OG — the full game, both sides of the ball. Opposing coaches called him out by name, told their players to watch for 79. Semi-finals — one of the last four teams standing. Key defensive player in every round. Started setting up and breaking down his own film between games.
When opposing coaches call out your number before the snap, the evaluation has already started.
AGE 15(2025-26)
Freshman year: JV starter, record-book thrower
Fall 2025: started and played full JV games. Spring 2026, in grade 9: threw 46′ 9¼″ in the shot put on March 20 at UW–Whitewater, breaking Pewaukee's freshman school record previously held by T.J. Watt (The Freeman). Raised it to 49′ 1″ (12 lb) at the Woodland Varsity Indoor Championship on April 11 — 6th on AthleticNET's 2026 national indoor list, and the first 9th grader on it.
The Freeman: Rodgers surpasses Watt (opens in new tab)Grade 9: a school record that used to belong to T.J. Watt.
AGE 15(2026)
Sophomore on varsity, full-time, at 15
On the Pewaukee varsity roster as a sophomore at 15 for a 9–0 regular season: Parkland Conference champions and the No. 1 seed in WIAA Division 3 heading into the playoffs. Family-reported 6′5″, 290 lb, still training at NX Level. No individual snap counts, pancake totals or sack totals are published here: game-by-game statistics stay held until counted play-by-play confirms them.
NX Level Sports Performance (opens in new tab)Year two of four. The curve has not flattened.
Coach's Evaluation
"Years of documented work. Real facility. Real trainer. The kid is serious. But will he fit our locker room?"
TEAM FIRST
Developing on both sides of the line at Pewaukee. The film shows his work alongside his teammates.
COACHABLE
Learns from his peers just as much as his coaches. Takes correction, applies it the next rep.
MENTALLY TOUGH
Works with a mental performance coach through IMG Academy. Blocking noise, getting up after setbacks, leading when the scoreboard doesn't cooperate. He chose this training himself — because he understands that the mental game separates good from great. Every inch matters.
RELENTLESS
Has not missed a scheduled session since 2021. 1,000+. NX Level. Trainer. Discus. Shot put. Snowboarding. Football. He doesn't stop.
Coach's Evaluation
"Class of 2029. OL / DL. Football and track & field. Watch the current film, then contact the family directly."
Do the math
Class of 2029. OL / DL. 6'5", 290. Football and track & field. Three seasons of development still ahead.
Academics
Academic record available to verified coaches
Current transcript and eligibility information are shared directly through the family. Public academic numbers remain off this page until their source record is refreshed.
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DEVELOPMENT RUNWAY
6'5", 290 during his sophomore season. Three more years of structured development ahead — with the training infrastructure already in place.
WHAT HE'S LOOKING FOR
A program with a strong D-line and O-line tradition where he can contribute on both sides of the ball. Development-focused coaching staff. Competitive culture.
THE WINDOW
Building his school list during the 2026 season. Watch the available film and contact the family about current recruiting information.
START HERE
Everything above is on the tape — the first step, the two-way reps, the re-fit on contact. Go watch it, then call.
Go watch the filmCamps
IMG Lineman Camp
March 2026 — Completed (2nd year)
Big Man Camp — Chicago
Summer 2026
IMG Skills Camp
Summer 2026
Interested in having Jacob at your camp? Send camp information via NCSA or use the contact form below.
Beyond Football
Photography
Sports photography and photo technology
Snowboarding
Double black diamonds at Breckenridge in two years
Technology
PC building and game development
Coach FAQ
Quick answers for recruiters
- What position does Jacob Rodgers play?
- Jacob Rodgers (#79) is a two-way lineman — defensive tackle and offensive guard (DT / OG) — at Pewaukee HS, Wisconsin.
- What school and class is Jacob Rodgers in?
- Jacob Rodgers attends Pewaukee HS in Wisconsin and is in the Class of 2029. His family-updated measurements are 6'5" and 290 lb as of September 6, 2026. (Sometimes spelled "Jacob Rogers.")
- Where can I watch Jacob Rodgers's film?
- Football film is on this recruiting profile at https://jakerodgers2029.com/recruit, including a broadcast edit, full-speed OL companion and earlier OL / DL highlights. A direct link opens Jacob’s Hudl profile.
- Does Jacob compete in track and field?
- Yes. Jacob competes in shot put and discus at Pewaukee. The throws section links dated indoor and outdoor results, a Wisconsin Class of 2029 outdoor ranking snapshot and coverage from The Freeman.
- How do I contact Jacob Rodgers about recruiting?
- Reach the family directly: Mike Rodgers at (262) 343-5680 or rodgemd1@gmail.com. You can also message via NCSA or use the contact form on the recruiting profile.
Take the Next Look.
Ask about film, current academic information, measurement context or a camp opportunity. Contact the Rodgers family directly.
Family Contact
Jacob Rodgers · #79 · DT / OG · Class of 2029