TCU Football vs Oklahoma State: Opponent's Players to Watch

Linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez

Three-star class of 2017 from Wagoner, OK. Graduate Student

In high school, Rodriguez made a name for himself as a quarterback and wrestler, winning multiple Oklahoma state titles doing both. Now, five years later, he is the leading tackler in the Big 12 conference playing linebacker for Oklahoma State. Mike Gundy had this to say of Rodriguez back in 2018.

Coach Gundy giving some love to two-time Oklahoma state wrestling champion Malcolm Rodriguez.

CC: @FloFootball pic.twitter.com/J0TEaBiHqv
— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) September 12, 2018

Rodriguez currently leads the Big 12 with 86 tackles, and has two forced fumbles and one fumble recovered. While he doesn't have any sacks so far in 2021, he had three last season and is capable of putting pressure on the quarterback.

What a HIT 😳

Casey Thompson takes a big shot from Malcolm Rodriguez pic.twitter.com/iHLWKclCeq
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 16, 2021

Malcolm Rodriguez wants in on the scoring too. #OKState pic.twitter.com/hRuWFN2h0q
— Cody Nagel (@CodyNagel247) September 25, 2021

Running Back Jaylen Warren

Three-star class of 2017 Utah State transfer from Salt Lake City, UT. Redshirt Senior

Warren went the JUCO route, spending two years at Snow College before transferring to Utah State and ultimately ending up at Oklahoma State for his senior year. It has worked out well for Warren as he is currently the Big 12's fourth leading rusher behind Breece Hall, Bijan Robinson and Abram Smith. Warren currently has 928 rushing yards, averaging 4.9 ypc and seven touchdowns. He has 15 catches for 157 yards in the pass game, and his performance this season is giving him a chance to make an NFL roster.

Jaylen Warren takes OFF for a 75 yard touchdown 💥 #CFB pic.twitter.com/JX6s5r1HdX
— PFF College (@PFF_College) September 19, 2021

JAYLEN WARREN MOVIN’💥pic.twitter.com/IWyddcGyjk
— PFF College (@PFF_College) October 16, 2021

Defensive End Collin Oliver

Three-star class of 2021 from Edmond, OK. Freshman

The freshman from Oklahoma chose Oklahoma State over Georgia and Oregon, and is having an exceptional freshman campaign. He made his first start in Week 5 in a win against Baylor, making six tackles, three for a loss, with two sacks, earning him 247 Sports National True Freshman of the Week Award.

Former #OKPreps standout Collin Oliver (@cloliver25) made his first career start vs Baylor. The true freshman finished with 6 tackles, 3 TFL’s & 2 sacks. #OKState pic.twitter.com/Rcut70fR6n
— Nate Feken (@TheGreat_Nate) October 3, 2021

On the year, Oliver has 20 tackles and 5.5 sacks, currently the 5th most sacks in the Big 12.

Coach Gundy, what is your take on Collin Oliver?

Mike Gundy on freshman LB Collin Oliver, one of the best young pass rushers in the country:

"He's freakishly athletic" pic.twitter.com/fZyLK8EAnS
— Bryan Keating (@KOCOKeating) October 28, 2021

Safety Kolby Harvell-Peel

Three-star class of 2018 from College Station, TX. Senior

Harvell-Peel has been a key player for Oklahoma State for years. Just look at his career statistics while at OSU.

Year	Tackles	Sacks	FF	FR	Int	PD
2021	49	0	0	0	3	1
2020	44	1	0	0	2	4
2019	71	1	2	2	5	13
2018	52	1	0	0	0	4

Big 12 coaches voted Harvell-Peel to 2020's 2nd Team All-Big 12 and 2019's 1st Team All-Big 12 teams. In 2019 he also won Oklahoma State's Bob Fenimore Award for team MVP.

Harvell-Peel is currently tied with B.J. Foster (UT) and J.T. Woods(Baylor) for the Big 12 lead in interceptions with three.

3️⃣1️⃣ DAYS UNTIL KICKOFF ‼️‼️

You already know we have to show off Mr. 3️⃣1️⃣ in Kolby Harvell Peel‼️😤 pic.twitter.com/tmQ73elhWD
— OKSTProbs (@OKSTProbs) August 4, 2021

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