DRAFT DAY DISCUSSION 2026 NFL Draft: Day 2

TommyD4207 · Apr 24, 2026

UGAPatsfan said:
Like the pick but damn…sure are giving away a lot of picks

We weren't drafting 11 guys.

Ross12 · Apr 24, 2026

UGAPatsfan said:
Like the pick but damn…sure are giving away a lot of picks

Down to one 3rd, one 5th, three 6ths, and a 7th.

I’m guessing they’ll use a 6th to move up into the 4th, skip the 5th round, and then use their remaining two 6ths and 7th.

The Gr8est · Apr 24, 2026

Huckleberry1 said:
Im ok with it. I wanted them to package picks to move up. Get fewer players but the ones you really want. I love this draft now,

Well,

To be fair it isn’t a deep draft, so getting players when we can get them is a good idea.

manxman2601 · Apr 24, 2026

WaterfallJumper · Apr 24, 2026

Put the kids to bed and checked back. That's more like it! Very happy with this move. Jacas is a great fit for what we're trying to build defensively.

n1997y · Apr 24, 2026

manxman2601 said:
From The Beast

With his rocked-up, athletic build, Jacas is a quick and violent pass rusher who doesn’t need a long runway. He credits his wrestling background for his handwork and maneuvering skills (also worked closely with pass-rush specialist Joe Kim, whom Illinois hired from the New England Patriots in 2025). As a run defender, he uses his heavy hands to strike blockers but gets tangled versus length and must improve his awareness against seal down blocks.

Jacas won’t consistently outrace NFL tackles, but his powerful, proficient technique and aggressive play demeanor should translate well to the next level. He projects as a rotational edge defender.

Thats a very interesting detail. I assume there may still be some personal ties between the Patriots and Kim.

manxman2601 · Apr 24, 2026

JoeSixPat said:
He's compared to Matthew Judon

Gabe Jacas Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Gabe Jacas

www.nfl.com

Todd McShay compares him to Trey Hendrickson. Had him at 31 on his big board.

PatsFan2 · Apr 24, 2026

Ras-IR Dowling said:
Yes

What did we give up on the Trade up??

p8ryts · Apr 24, 2026

n1997y said:
If they did, and Campbell won the job, would that convince you, or would you still harbor doubts?

Or asked with different words, what will it take to convince you? Will you ever be convinced?

I'll be convinced by his performance on the field.

BobDigital · Apr 24, 2026

My only issue with the Jacas pick is we traded up for a guy who clearly wasn't BPA. Drafting for need can stink like that.

mayoclinic · Apr 24, 2026

manxman2601 said:
The value of a Y TE. A little surprised he went ahead of Roush.

Roush at 95 please.

Huckleberry1 · Apr 24, 2026

A.C Vegas said:
The pats must have a short board this year with these trades

They really don't need to bring in many rookie picks. They kept their entire draft class from last year, plus undrafted rookies, like Larison, Ponder etc...

scott99 · Apr 24, 2026

bakes781 said:
With no 4th I wouldn't be shocked if we trade out of the 3rd.

Unless a player they want is there at there at 95 (or higher !)

Brick27 · Apr 24, 2026

Jimbo Covert looks great as a 66 year old former OL

ScottishPatriots · Apr 24, 2026

I don't mind giving away picks, Patriots got into a habit of being obsessed with "more darts at the dartboard" for a number of years and we went from getting 3 solid contributors every year to a draft full of guys who couldn't play dead in a western.

stcjones · Apr 24, 2026

Nice breakdown on Jacas here ….#7 ranked LB in draft….great f’in pick!

Gabe Jacas Linebacker - EDGE Illinois | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Rating: 85.1 Rank: #7 Forty: 4.80 There's genuine NFL-caliber ability in Jacas' game, though teams will need to carefully evaluate what they're getting versus what they hope he can become. ...

www.nfldraftbuzz.com

ZoisKing · Apr 24, 2026

TommyD4207 said:
We weren't drafting 11 guys.

Id love to hit on 11 picks, but thats not gonna happen. Max out ur picks by using ur assets to get your guys.

manxman2601 · Apr 24, 2026

BobDigital said:
My only issue with the Jacas pick is we traded up for a guy who clearly wasn't BPA. Drafting for need can stink like that.

Brugler had him ranked at 49, Jeremiah at 50 (I believe), McShay at 31.

manxman2601 · Apr 24, 2026

PatsFan2 said:
What did we give up on the Trade up??

a 4th and a 6th.

The Gr8est · Apr 24, 2026

Logan Jones to the Bears?

They just traded for Bradbury.

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