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Gabe Jacas
Gabriel Jacas (born May 27, 2004) is an American professional football player for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini and was selected by the Patriots in the second round of the 2026 NFL draft.
| Column 1 |
|---|
| Jacas with Illinois in 2022 |
| Linebacker |
| Unsigned draft pick |
| (2004-05-27) May 27, 2004 |
| 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| 261 lb (118 kg) |
| Fort Pierce Central(Fort Pierce, Florida) |
| Illinois (2022–2025) |
| 2026: 2nd round, 55th overall |
| New England Patriots (2026–present) |
| Third-team All-American (2024) |
| First-team All-Big Ten (2025) |
| Third-team All-Big Ten (2024) |
| Freshman All-American (2022) |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference |
Gabriel Jacas (born May 27, 2004) is an American professional football player for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini and was selected by the Patriots in the second round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Jacas grew up in Port St. Lucie, Florida and attended Fort Pierce Central High School. In addition to playing football, he won two state titles in wrestling. Jacas was rated a three-star recruit and originally committed to play college football at Tulane during the summer before his senior year. He later flipped his commitment to Illinois after coach Bret Bielema received a tip from an area scout and offered him a scholarship.
Jacas was named a starter at outside linebacker entering his freshman season with the Illinois Fighting Illini.
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Bench press |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day |
In the 2026 National Football League Draft, Jacas was picked 55th overall by the New England Patriots in the second round. The Patriots traded away their 63rd, 131st, and 202nd to acquire the 55th pick from the Los Angeles Chargers.
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- Illinois Fighting Illini bio
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