"Jacas said his connections with Kim, along with his play-style, led him to model his game after former Patriots pass-rusher Matthew Judon. Judon, a four-time Pro Bowler, had two of his best seasons with the Patriots notching 12.5 sacks in 2021 and 15.5 in 2022."
""There are so many similarities to my game and his, and I can't wait to just continue to get better and to continue to be a proceeding edge rusher," Jacas said. "And that's someone I can model my game after. Someone that used to be at the Patriots.""
""Speed-to-power guy, able to use his hands well, able to work, edge moves and power moves," Jacas added. "And you can just tell that Joe Kim definitely had a big part in that as well.""
The New England Patriots struggled to generate pressure on quarterbacks in 2025, finishing poorly in hurries and sacks. To address this, they traded up to draft edge rusher Gabe Jacas from Illinois. Jacas, who models his game after Matthew Judon, has connections to the Patriots through the Illinois coaching staff. He aims to improve as an edge rusher, utilizing techniques learned from former Patriots pass-rush consultant Joe Kim. The Patriots also signed Dre'Mont Jones to bolster their defensive line.
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