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Patriots' 2026 Draft: Jacas tops favorites, late-round picks questioned
sports28 days ago

Patriots' 2026 Draft: Jacas tops favorites, late-round picks questioned

Patriots beat writer Doug Kyed names edge rusher Gabe Jacas as his favorite pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and flags cornerback Karon Prunty or linebacker Namdi Obiazor as the least favorite—crediting the front office for aggressive moves up and down the board. The piece also discusses potential steals like sixth-round tackle Dametrious Crownover and seventh-round Jam Miller, and notes the overall sense that the draft class was not particularly strong.

via Boston Herald|
#caleb-lomu#gabe-jacas#karon-prunty
Patriots’ 2026 Draft Grades Spotlight Edge, OL Depth and Late-Round Upside
sports1 month ago

Patriots’ 2026 Draft Grades Spotlight Edge, OL Depth and Late-Round Upside

The Boston Herald grades New England’s 2026 draft as a mix of upside and depth: Caleb Lomu (1st round) earns a B+, the team then trades up to No. 55 for Gabe Jacas with an A, and Day 2 yields TE Eli Raridon (B). On Day 3, Quintayvious Hutchins (C), Behron Morton (C+), Namdi Obiazor (B-), Dametrious Crownover (B+), and Karon Prunty (C-) add developmental pieces and special-teams depth. Morton projects as QB3 behind Maye/DeVito; Jacas fits the Patriots’ edge profile and could be a cornerstone, Lomu offers tackle versatility but positional questions linger, Hutchins may be a special-teams contributor, Prunty provides speed but age/coverage questions persist, Obiazor is a run-first LB with special-teams potential, and Crownover brings length and toughness with room to grow.

via Boston Herald|
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Gabe Jacas aims to channel Judon as Patriots rookie
sports1 month ago

Gabe Jacas aims to channel Judon as Patriots rookie

Patriots' 2026 second-round pick Gabe Jacas says he will model his edge-rushing game after Matthew Judon, highlighting similarities in speed-to-power and hand use. He credits former Patriots coach Joe Kim for development, noting Kim’s influence from New England to Illinois, where Jacas posted 11 sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss as a senior; Jacas also recounted his Patriots visit with Kim hinting at a future role for him.

via Pats Pulpit|
#edge-rusher#gabe-jacas#matthew-judon
Patriots lean into youth, adding Jacas and Raridon to bolster edge and tight end
sports1 month ago

Patriots lean into youth, adding Jacas and Raridon to bolster edge and tight end

Patriots used Day 2 to shore up two major needs by selecting edge Gabe Jacas and tight end Eli Raridon, completing a draft that already added tackle Caleb Lomu. Jacas and Raridon bring substantial college experience and versatility (Jacas with a long resume including wrestling; Raridon with basketball background), embodying the Patriots’ blueprint of young, tough, multifaceted players and hinting at more moves on Day 3.

via Pats Pulpit|
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Patriots land Jacas and Raridon with Day 2 trades, upgrading edge and TE
sports1 month ago

Patriots land Jacas and Raridon with Day 2 trades, upgrading edge and TE

New England traded up to take Illinois edge Gabe Jacas at 55 and Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon at 95 in the 2026 NFL Draft, aiming to boost the pass rush and the receiving TE room. Jacas brings disruptive, high-motor play with 35.5 career tackles for loss and 27 sacks, while Raridon — a 6-foot-6 target who battled ACL injuries — posted 32 receptions for 482 yards in 2025. Patriots executives said Jacas was their highest-rated on the board and noted a 30-visit evaluation for Raridon; the piece highlights six numbers—35.5, 35, 59, 30, 32, 31—as context for the picks.

via Pats Pulpit|
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Patriots double-dip on Jacas and Raridon reshapes edge rush and TE depth
sports1 month ago

Patriots double-dip on Jacas and Raridon reshapes edge rush and TE depth

The Patriots traded up to draft edge rusher Gabe Jacas and then added tight end Eli Raridon on Day 2, aiming to boost the pass rush and create versatile offensive weapons. Josh McDaniels gains new weapons, while Mike Smith’s group softens up Jacas’ arrival. The picks create tougher odds for Bradyn Swinson and C.J. Dippre to stick and play, as Jacas and Raridon join the roster and depth at TE increases.

via Pats Pulpit|
#bradyn-swinson#eli-raridon#gabe-jacas
Patriots land Gabe Jacas at 55, hoping for immediate edge impact
sports1 month ago

Patriots land Gabe Jacas at 55, hoping for immediate edge impact

New England moved up from 63 to 55 to draft Illinois edge Gabe Jacas, giving up a 4th-round pick (131) and a 6th-round pick (202). Analysts graded the pick highly, highlighting Jacas’s run-stopping ability, pass rush, and 27 career sacks with seven forced fumbles, plus a wrestling background that could aid immediate contribution as the Patriots address edge, TE, and LB needs with their next selection at No. 95.

via Pats Pulpit|
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