| Jess Rodriguez | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | August 7, 1901 Aviles, Spain |
| Date of death | October 12, 1983 (aged 82) |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 160 pounds (73 kg) |
| Position(s) | Fullback, Halfback, Tailback |
| College | Salem University |
| Career highlights | |
| Honors | 2nd Hispanic-American NFL player |
| Statistics | |
| Teams | |
| 1929 | Buffalo Bisons |
Jesse Rodriguez (August 7, 1901 – October 12, 1983) was a professional football for the Buffalo Bisons of the National Football League. He played for the team during the 1929 season. He was only the second-ever Hispanic-American to play in the NFL. Prior to 1999, Rodriguez was considered to be the first Latino to play in the league, however it was later discovered that Cuban-American, Lou Molinet played for the Frankford Yellow Jackets in 1927.