After an incredible senior season at Illinois, linebacker Gabe Jacas became a second-round pick in the NFL Draft, and his offseason work officially paid off.

Legendary college head coach Nick Saban revealed his one big question about New England Patriots draft pick Gabe Jacas.

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Illinois football had a big Friday night, as another member of the program is now heading to an NFL franchise via the NFL Draft.

Apr. 24—CHAMPAIGN — Former Illini Gabe Jacas is heading to a historic franchise who played in the most recent Super Bowl and who employed Illinois coach Bret Bielema for two seasons before Bielema arrived in Champaign in December 2020. The New England Patriots selected Jacas with the No. 55 overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL draft on Friday night. The 6-foot-4, 260-pound edge ...

The Patriots made another splash on Day 2 by trading up in the second round of the draft for edge rusher Gabe Jacas.

The New England Patriots have made their second pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Illinois pass rusher Gabe Jacas.

For the second-straight day, the New England Patriots trade up for a player in the trenches.