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Gabe Jacas: Illinois’ hidden football legend

Gabe Jacas just wrapped up a historic run with Illinois football, yet barely anyone outside Champaign seems to notice. He’s racked up 27 career sacks—second only to Simeon Rice in school history—and finished this season leading the Big Ten with 11 sacks. Despite these monster stats, Jacas is flying under the national radar, missing out on All-American buzz. With the NFL Draft coming up, it’s wild to think how overlooked he’s been. Do you think the pros will finally give Jacas the recognition he deserves? Let’s talk about how underrated talent like this shapes a program’s legacy. #Sports #Football #IllinoisFootball