The Jacksonville Jaguars selected defensive tackle Albert Regis from Texas A&M with the No. 81 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This choice addresses the team's need for improved pass rush and run-stopping capabilities.
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Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive tackle Albert Regis (17) celebrates during the game between the Aggies and the Hurricanes at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
With the No. 81 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected Albert Regis, defensive tackle, Texas A&M.
Defensive tackle was perhaps the top need for the Jaguars entering this draft weekend. The unit could absolutely use some pass rush juice, but some run-stopping insurance was needed as well, as 29-year-old DaVon Hamilton is the only notable gap-plugger on the roster. The question here, like Jacksonville’s No. 56 pick, is about value; Regis is the 150th-ranked player on the consensus big board.
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The Jaguars selected defensive tackle Albert Regis from Texas A&M with the No. 81 overall pick.
Albert Regis plays as a defensive tackle.
The Jaguars needed to improve their defensive line, particularly for pass rushing and run-stopping, as they had limited options on the roster.
Albert Regis was ranked 150th on the consensus big board prior to the draft.
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Generated 4/24/2026.
Reports
From Lance Zierlein of NFL.com:
Fifth-year senior with two years as a starter, Regis is built low, with girthy lowers and shorter arms. … His rush is unimpressive and his lack of length will cause issues at times, but he’s tough, strong and consistent. Regis should become a run-stopping factor as a nose tackle.
From Dane Brugler of The Athletic:
Regis is a compact plugger, and his lack of length shows on tape, but he wins with strength, leverage and instincts to be disruptive versus the run. If there is a Poona Ford-like prospect in this draft class, it is Regis.
From Brady Walsh & Daniel Nolan of Sports Info Solutions:
Regis has the skill set to be a solid run-stuffing nose tackle, but his lack of production and inability to be a force on 3rd down will keep him as a backup at the next level.
From Matt Holder of Bleacher Report:
Albert Regis is a strong run defender who can be trusted to hold his gap and beat one-on-one blocks to make tackles near the line of scrimmage. However, teams might have a difficult time finding his best position because the 6’1″, 295-pound defensive lineman has nose tackle length with 3-technique mass.
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