NFL Draft
They know what they're talking about here. I expect Jacas to go 1st round.
Their show is absolutely phenomenal. So in depth. Every week.
Wish the NBA people had a podcast like that (they do, but it’s behind paywalls).
ESPN predicts Altmeyer as a sixth-round draft pick to Atlanta.
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2026 NFL quarterback mock draft: Team fits over seven rounds
Ben Solak projects landing spots for the nine QBs he considers draftable in the 2026 class (and one trade) and sizes up each team fit.
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If you can hold your nose long enough, this is good for Luke
Illinois edge Gabe Jacas benefited from NIL; boosted draft stock
Bielema on Jacas: "I think he's elevated to his draft stock from where he was a year ago at this time and he'll get rewarded for a lifetime for that."
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Kiper's latest two round mock draft had Jacas going to the Niners at the back end of the 2nd round.
I'd love that pickup. As long as he doesn't get too close to the electric substation by the stadium.
Per this article, Gabe could sneak into the first round. That'd be great to see. Spoon was our last 1st round pick in 2023. Whitney Mercilus in 2012 was the last time an Edge/DE was taken in the first round.
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- Edge rushers Gabe Jacas (Illinois) and Malachi Lawrence (UCF) are two names receiving a heavy amount of first-round buzz from scouts I have talked to. Lawrence can accelerate up the field in a hurry, posting a 4.52 in the 40-yard dash at the combine. Teams love his upside as a pass rusher but also recognize his need to develop as a run defender. Jacas could be one of the biggest surprises on Day 1. Scouts pointed to his age (21 years old), heavy hands as a run defender and the flashes that he showed as a pass rusher en route to 11 sacks in 2025.
2026 NFL draft latest buzz: Caleb Downs, Day 2 steals, more
When could Caleb Downs and Jordyn Tyson get drafted? What are the Eagles, Giants and Steelers thinking for their picks? Our experts share new intel.
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2026 NFL draft: Mel Kiper's favorite prospects by position
Mel Kiper Jr.'s annual list of NFL draft favorites includes two speedy receivers, three undersized cornerbacks and some gritty linemen.
Tell me about it, I still remember the Bear HC moving in with Bobby Douglass to help him learn the playbook. Didn't work. Textbook case of someone "with all the tools" that failed miserably at being a pro QB
How about Jarron Gilbert jumping out of the pool.