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0:492026 NFL Draft Grades: Patriots Select Gabe Jacas No. 55
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10:17What's Next for the AFC East After the 2026 Draft?
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10:26Douz' Dawgs In The 2026 NFL Draft
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1:44Douz' Dawgs In The 2026 NFL Draft: Gabe Jacas (Illinois)
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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Yetur Gross-Matos
Summary
Gabe Jacas is a powerful, high-motor defensive lineman who wins with brute strength and relentless effort. While he isn’t the most explosive athlete in space, he excels at bull rushing opponents and using heavy hands to collapse the pocket. He’s a disruptive force who plays with a nonstop motor.
About
- Two-time All-Big Ten (first team in 2025, third team in 2023)
- 2024-25: 26.5 TFL, 19.0 sacks over past two seasons
Strengths
- Exceptionally heavy hands to control offensive linemen.
- Relentless motor that allows him to re-engage and disrupt plays.
- Effective bull rush capable of walking blockers back into the quarterback.
Weaknesses
- Limited lateral quickness and struggles with short-area movement.
- Lacks a diverse pass-rush arsenal beyond straight-line power.
- Inconsistent run-gap discipline due to over-eager “gap guessing” and misdirection.
Combine Data
- Bench press: 30 reps
Top Gabe Jacas News
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Patriots' Gabe Jacas: Drafted by New England
The Patriots selected Jacas in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 55th overall.
New England traded up (with the Chargers) to select Jacas, and it's no surprise to see the team prioritize the pass rush after having lost K'Lavon Chaisson in free agency. Jacas was a four-year starter at Illinois, where he led the team in terms of both sacks and tackles for a loss in both 2024 and 2025. Veterans Harold Landry and Dre'Mont Jones are essentially locked into starting gigs, which positions Jacas to handle a rotational role as a rookie.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-3, 275 lbs |
| Birthplace: Port St. Lucie, FL |
| Age: 21 |