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Insider Says This Patriots 2026 NFL Draft Pick Will 'Be A Starter By Midseason'
TL;DR
New England Patriots selected edge rusher Gabe Jacas in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. An insider predicts he will become a starter by midseason.
Key points
- Gabe Jacas was selected in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft
- He played college football at the University of Illinois
- Jacas recorded 27.0 career sacks in college
- He had a career-high of 11.0 sacks in the 2025 season
- An insider predicts he will be a starter by midseason
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New England Patriots second-round rookie defensive lineman Gabe Jacas
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The New England Patriotsselected edge rusher Gabe Jacas in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft after the defender finished a stellar career with the University of Illinois.
Jacas finished his college career tied for sixth all-time in the Big Ten in sacks with 27.0, including a career-high 11.0 during the 2025 season.
The Patriots' selection of the 21-year-old has drawn plenty of praise from NFL analysts, including senior writer Josh Kendall of The Athletic.
"The second-round edge rusher will start the season as a rotational player, but he’ll be a starter by midseason," Kendall wrote. "Harold Landry III and are both 29. The Patriots were 20th in the league in sack percentage last season (6.2 percent), according to TruMedia. They needed some young legs."
Q&A
What college did Gabe Jacas play for before joining the Patriots?
Gabe Jacas played for the University of Illinois before being drafted by the New England Patriots.
How many sacks did Gabe Jacas record in his college career?
Gabe Jacas recorded a total of 27.0 sacks during his college career.
When was Gabe Jacas drafted by the New England Patriots?
Gabe Jacas was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
