Gabe Jacas

NFL running back. Position: RB. Team: New England Patriots.

Quick Facts

Position: RB
Team: NE (New England Patriots)
Draft: 2nd round, 2025 NFL Draft
College: Illinois

2026 Outlook

Jacas is dealing with injury concerns heading into his second NFL season. He missed the 2026 combine with a hamstring injury and was held out of mandatory minicamp due to a recent knee procedure. The Patriots are reportedly seeking injury-related financial protection in his contract. He remains hopeful for training camp availability (per Patriots' Gabe Jacas: Hopeful for training camp).

Role / Depth Chart

Unknown pending return from injury.

Injury Status

Knee: Recovering from knee surgery as of mid-June 2026. Expected to return for training camp. Previously hamstring injury at combine time.

Recent News

2026-03-30 — Steelers Depot 2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 125 Prospects (Steelers Depot 2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 125 Prospects)
2026-04-13 — Jackson: 2026 NFL Draft Big Board Version 3.0 (Top 175 Prospects) (Jackson: 2026 NFL Draft Big Board Version 3.0 (Top 175 Prospects))
2026-04-17 — 2026 NFL draft rankings: Matt Miller's top 481 players, comps (2026 NFL draft rankings: Matt Miller's top 481 players, comps)
2026-04-16 — 2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs (2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs)
2026-04-16 — NFL Draft Preview: Patriots To Explore Pass Rush Possibilities (NFL Draft Preview: Patriots To Explore Pass Rush Possibilities)
2026-04-23 — Final 2026 NFL Draft Big Board: The top 450 draft prospects (Final 2026 NFL Draft Big Board: The top 450 draft prospects)
2026-04-21 — Bills 2026 NFL Draft big board: Players who could be key starters or depth pieces (Bills 2026 NFL Draft big board: Players who could be key starters or depth pieces)
2026-04-24 — DraftBot’s Best Remaining Prospects for Commanders on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft (DraftBot’s Best Remaining Prospects for Commanders on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft)
2026-04-24 — 2026 NFL Draft Big Board: The 100 Best Players Available on Night 2 (2026 NFL Draft Big Board: The 100 Best Players Available on Night 2)
2026-06-14 — Patriots' Gabe Jacas: Hopeful for training camp (Patriots' Gabe Jacas: Hopeful for training camp)

Open Questions

Will Gabe Jacas be ready for the start of the 2026 season, or will injury linger into training camp?