From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Illinois EDGE Gabe Jacas.
#17 GABE JACAS/EDGE, ILLINOIS (SENIOR) – 6-3/260
Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Gabe Jacas | 6-3/260 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
– Solid athletic ability
– Explosive out of stance
– Great straight-line speed
– Quick change of direction
– Uses quick jab step to beat lunging lineman
– Good play strength
– Takes on blocks with great contact balance and violence
– Has the power to bull rush
– Holds blockers up with strong arms
– Splatters pullers to impact run plays
– Good hand usage to win as a pass rusher
– Uses a strong swipe to affect the quarterback
– High motor
THE BAD
– Low IQ run defender
– Gets confused by pullers away from him
– Gets picked on vs zone read
– Struggles to secure the edge when engaged with blocks
– Does not shed blocks quickly vs the run
– Struggles to make tackles when engaged with blocks
– Loses sight of the ball carrier when engaged with blocks
– Fooled by misdirection
– After his first move gets stopped, he struggles to win
– Average bend
– Out of control tackler
– Started 43 games across 4 seasons at Illinois
– 2025: 43 tackles, 13.