Gabe Jacas: Top Edge Rusher Prospect

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on NFL News Today. Subscribe and stay game ready. Gay Jockez stands out as a top-edge Russia prospect for the 2026 NFL draft. The 6-foot-3, 275-pound defender from Illinois racked up 27 career sacks, the second most in school history. His wrestling background gives him great functional strength and hand-fighting skills for setting the edge or chasing quarterbacks. Over four college seasons, Jockez played in 50 games, totaling 183 tackles and 35.5 tackles for loss. He stayed consistent year after year, with double-digit sacks in his senior campaign alone, including 11 and just 12 games. Fans and scouts love his reliability as he missed very few games across his career. He suited up for nearly every regular season match-up from his freshman through senior year, showing up big when it mattered most. The only minor hiccup was opting out of his bowl game

1:00last season, but that's common and doesn't raise red flags. A right-hand injury from when he was seven years old healed up fine, with no other issues in four years of college ball. Projected for the second or third round, Jockez looks like a low-risk gem for teams like the Detroit Lions. He could pair perfectly opposite Aiden Hutchinson, adding depth and motor to their past rush without injury worries. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. Some people meditate. I just lay down and press play, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.