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Patriots Rookie Trained With All-Time Great Pass Rusher Over Summer
TL;DR
Patriots rookie Gabe Jacas trained with legendary pass rusher Justin Houston over the summer. This connection was facilitated by the Illinois coaching staff to enhance Jacas's skills.
Key points
- Gabe Jacas is a rookie linebacker for the New England Patriots.
- He trained with Justin Houston, a legendary pass rusher.
- The training connection was made by the Illinois coaching staff.
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Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas
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I might be the biggest fan of New England Patriots second-round draft pick Gabe Jacas alive. Every single new piece of information that comes out about the Patriots' 55th overall selection is better than the last.
The latest scoop came from the Boston Herald's Doug Kyed, who revealed that the Illinois coaching staff connected Jacas with all-time great pass rusher Justin Houston over the offseason.
"When I got him in front of somebody that’s a positive influence, like Justin Houston, and he invested the time to go train with him, he came back with a whole different outlook of, ‘What do I put in my body? What’s my workout plan? What’s my skill development plan every day? What am I going to do during training camp?" Illinois' Skill Development Coordinator Joe Kim told Kyed.
Jacas reportedly spent a week down in Atlanta working with Houston, who, lest you forget, is one of the greatest edge rushers in the history of the NFL.
Q&A
Who is Gabe Jacas and what team did he join?
Gabe Jacas is a linebacker who was drafted by the New England Patriots as their second-round pick.
Why did Gabe Jacas train with Justin Houston?
Gabe Jacas trained with Justin Houston to improve his skills, as facilitated by the Illinois coaching staff.
What is Justin Houston known for in the NFL?
Justin Houston is known as an all-time great pass rusher in the NFL, recognized for his exceptional performance and skill on the field.
