NFL analyst identifies player Chargers could be targeting in draft
This edge rusher was tabbed as a player the Los Angeles Chargers could be targeting in the draft.
The Chargers will be in the market for an edge rusher in the draft in the couple of weeks, and one player they could be targeting in the second round is Illinois' Gabe Jacas, according to ESPN's Matt Miller . Sources inside and outside the Chargers' scouting staff indicate guard is the team's top need, but they expect the team to also use an early pick on an edge rusher. With only five total picks, pass rusher Gabe Jacas(Illinois) has been identified as an option at No.
55. After losing Odafe Oweh in free agency, Los Angeles must bring in a high-end player at the position. Khalil Mack is back in the mix, but he's likely only got one or two more seasons in him, so it's time to start preparing for the future by adding someone to play opposite Tuli Tuipulotu.
Jacas finished his collegiate career with 28 sacks, the second-most in Illinois history. His 2025 season was dominant, as he led the Big Ten with 11 sacks. On the field, he shows the ability to convert speed to power and win with his hands, given his background as a state champion wrestler.
The Chargers hosted Jacas on a top-30 pre-draft visit, where he just so happened to meet a potential teammate in Mack. Gabe Jacas is visiting the Los Angeles Chargers pic. twitter.