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In the days following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft last weekend, NFL pundits everywhere have parsed through all 257 picks to provide dozens

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Gabe Jacas is the first Illinois player off the board in the 2026 NFL Draft, going in the second round at No. 55 overall to the New England Patriots.

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NFL Draft:  Illinois DE Gabe Jacas taken No. 55 overall by New England Patriots

On Thursday evening, the NFL Draft will take center stage over three days with 257 picks stretched out over seven rounds. The Super Bowl in the

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