Gabe Jacas

Gabe Jacas came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (55th overall) in 2026, drafted out of Illinois. Now with NE, he's in his 1st NFL season.

Size

6'4", 261#

College

Illinois

Draft

Rd 2, 55th overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

65.8

84th percentile among DEFs

6 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.34

Pass rush×0.3+0.87

Ball skills×0.25+0.55

Run defense×0.2+0.89

Availability×0.1+1.07

Season	Tm	SI	G	Pass yds	Pass TD	Rush yds	Rush TD	Rec	Rec yds	Rec TD
2026	NE	65.8	6

Across 1 NFL season on file, Gabe Jacas has played in 6 regular-season games, all with NE.

regular season

Wk	Opp	Line	Score
Week 1	SEA	—	90.7
Week 2	PIT	—	67.4
Week 3	JAX	—	49.4
Week 4	BUF	—	39.9
Week 5	LV	—	56.9

What position does Gabe Jacas play?: Gabe Jacas is listed as an LB.
Which teams has Gabe Jacas played for?: In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Gabe Jacas has played for NE (2026).
Where did Gabe Jacas go to college?: Gabe Jacas played college football at Illinois.
When was Gabe Jacas drafted?: Gabe Jacas was selected in round 2, 55th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Gabe Jacas scored?: Gabe Jacas has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Gabe Jacas's ScoutIndex Rating?: Gabe Jacas rated 65.8 for 2026, the 84th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 2, 2026

Also from Illinois