Notebook: Breaking down the past week of Wisconsinās spring ball practices
Insights from the Wisconsin Badgers' recent spring practices.
The Jaguars are seeking an EDGE3 to bolster their defense ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, with key prospects including Cashius Howell, Dani Dennis-Sutton, Gabe Jacas, and Derrick Moore. These players have shown impressive performance and potential in college, making them top candidates for the Jaguars' needs.
The Jaguarsā endless search for an EDGE3 continues as it still very much is the Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker show in Jacksonville. At times, itās really hampered the defensiveās success, notably this past season with the injuries to Travon Walker. The Jaguarsā star duo has amassed 68 sacks over the last four seasons. After those two, itās a steep fall off as the next 10 sack leaders combined account for just 51 sacks. With just four edge rushers on the active roster, itās easy to understand why itās one of the teamās top needs heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. With that in mind, letās take a peak at some of the top Day Two options for the Jaguars at the position.
Cashius Howell, along with Albert Regis and Tyler Onyedim, formed one of the nationās top defensive lines. It was Howell, however, that was the star of the show, notching 11 sacks on his way to being named a unanimous All-American and SEC Defensive Player of the Year. A transfer from the MAC, Howell proved the jump in competition was no problem at Texas A&M. He led the SEC in sacks and his 19.9% Pass-Rush Win % ranked 4th. His ability to set the edge and defend the run is lacking, but the skillset is there for him to be a productive rotational pass-rusher early on. Howell is on the lighter side at just 6 ā3ā, 253 pounds, but has the juice, running a 4.59 at the NFL Combine. He finished with an impressive 8.16 RAS and is as proven as it gets coming out of the SEC.
If I had to pick an EDGE3 for the Jaguars on Day Two, it would be Penn Stateās Dani Dennis-Sutton. In 2025, Dennis-Sutton led the BIG 10 in pressures per game (3.8), totaling 8.5 sacks. Heās a twitched-up pass-rusher and solid run-defender who offers teams with an immediate high-floor player out of the gate.
Among the draftās top edge rushers, Dennis-Sutton ranked 4th in career Pressure % (14.7%), proving success over the course of his collegiate career. His otherworldly 9.98 RAS only adds to the intrigue of an already polished player. His explosiveness is off the charts, ranking in the 98th and 99th percentiles in the vertical and broad jump.
But wait, thereās more. Dennis-Sutton is also a special teams ace, blocking three punts in 2025 alone. Dennis-Sutton would offer the Jags immediate help as a pass-rusher, stability as a run-defender, and a special teams star rushing the punter.
Another Big 10 pass-rusher, Gabe Jacas has been among the conferenceās best edge rushers since his freshman season, leading Illinois in sacks, TFLs, and forced fumbles each of the last two seasons. He also led the Big 10 in sacks over the regular season in 2025. Like Dennis-Sutton, Jacas is a sturdy run-defender, utilizing his wrestling background to free himself of blocks. He ended his career 2nd in school history with 27 sacks and was named a team captain in 2025. His athletic profile is also there, posting an RAS of 9.59 with 30 reps on the bench. Heās strong, fast, physical and can offer teams an immediate threat off the edge as a rookie.
A third Big 10 pass-rusher in a row? Absolutely. Derrick Moore is very similar to the other two Big 10 players mentioned above, offering a skillset off the edge and against the run. He got better each and every season at Michigan before posting a 10 sack, 10.5 TFL, 2 forced fumble season as a senior.
In fact, his 17.5% Pressure % led the conference and was among FBSā very best. He sadly didnāt test at the Combine due to a hamstring injury, but heās a player who improved each and every season before being named team captain in 2025. His ferocity in setting the edge as a run-defender wonāt go unnoticed by the Jaguarsā front office either.
The top edge rusher prospects include Cashius Howell, Dani Dennis-Sutton, Gabe Jacas, and Derrick Moore, all of whom have demonstrated strong performance in college.
Cashius Howell recorded 11 sacks, was named a unanimous All-American, and won the SEC Defensive Player of the Year award during his time at Texas A&M.
In the 2025 season, Dani Dennis-Sutton led the Big 10 with 3.8 pressures per game and totaled 8.5 sacks, showcasing his skills as both a pass-rusher and run-defender.
Derrick Moore had a standout senior season with 10 sacks, 10.5 tackles for loss, and 2 forced fumbles, leading the conference with a 17.5% Pressure %.
Insights from the Wisconsin Badgers' recent spring practices.

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