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USA Today
01-08-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Illinois edge rusher Gabe Jacas shooting up NFL Draft boards
Gabe Jacas discusses what he needs to do in order to further improve his already high NFL Draft stock The Illinois Fighting Illini, who finished last season ranked #16 in the final AP poll, opened training camp today with sky high expectations. Illinois returns 18/22 starters from a 10-win team that has a host of NFL Draft prospects. Senior EDGE Gabe Jacas has the highest draft stock of anybody on the team. He is starting to show up regularly in the second round of NFL mock drafts everywhere. At this point, with the season having not even started yet, it's just all speculation. Jacas knows he must put in the work on in order to realize his National Football League aspirations. The Port St. Lucie, FL native discussed the specific fundamentals that he needs to work on during his final season of college football. "It's hand placement, it's leverage," he said in an exclusive with RG. "It's staying low, and just that first that get off, that first step, and just being quicker off the ball." Jacas, who projects perfectly to the next level as a 3-4 Outside Linebacker, wasn't done. He continued listing out specific ways in which he knows he can get better, and thus continue moving up the draft boards: "doing different moves, doing moves that can help me win (individual matchups) faster. So there are always things I can improve on in my game, and I've been working on those things." "Just being efficient with my hands, (in the way that I) attack the tackles, just having a move in mind at all times, and, you know being proactive on the field, having that motor." "A lot of the great pass rushers, they have a good motor, and that's something I would like to add to my game." Jacas, who was named to the Lott IMPACT Trophy (biggest impact, both on and off the field) and Bronko Nagurski (Defensive Player of the Year) preseason watch lists, also added that many of the best pass rushers have a great motor, and that is something he would like to add to his overall game. The young man pegged by CBS Sports in April as the 20th best overall player in college football, regardless of position, is living in the golden age of EDGEs. If you're a college football player looking to get drafted, this is a great time to be an edge rusher, or defensive end/outside linebacker hybrid. The NFL currently places a high premium on this position. Jacas had 13 tackles for a loss, eight sacks and 10 quarterback hurries last season, leading the Illini in all three categories. He is the standout player, and leader of a stellar Illinois defensive front seven that should be among the better units in the Big Ten. It has been about a quarter century since the last time the Illini had preseason expectations as high as they currently do. Typically, Illinois does not have high preseason expectations, and that's understandable, given how they have not accomplished back to back winning seasons since 2010-2011, and both of those seasons saw a 7-6 finish. The program has not accomplished consecutive eight-win seasons since 1989-1990, but head coach Bret Bielema has turned things around. A defensive lineman during his playing days at Iowa, Bielema knows what it takes to play stout defense in the Big Ten. He's also done a great job of developing Illini defenders and sending them to the NFL. Devon Witherspoon (Seattle Seahawks), Sydney Brown (Philadelphia Eagles), Quan Martin and Johnny Newton (Washington Commanders) are a few examples from the past couple years. Jacas definitely seems next in line. As midsummer passes and Labor Day weekend draws closer, the number of media opportunities with college football players increases. One of the joys of these late summer media opps is hearing prospects discuss what they need to do in order to reach the league. It's enjoyable on two levels. First, it really makes you realize that football is just around the corner. Secondly, it's always uplifting to hear someone get fired up when discussing their hopes, dreams, motivations and aspirations.
Miami Herald
26-06-2025
- Miami Herald
Teacher's husband discovers her sex acts with 14-year-old student, FL cops say
A man found out his wife — a middle school teacher — was engaging in sex acts with a 14-year-old student and threatened to report her, Florida news outlets reported from court documents. Now, 32-year-old Sarah Jacas is charged with statutory rape by an authority figure, two counts of lewd or lascivious molestation and two counts of lewd or lascivious battery, according to Orange County records. The Corner Lake Middle School directory shows Jacas taught math at the Orlando school. The school district did not respond to a June 26 request for comment. Investigators said the student came forward to report Jacas had sexually abused him when he was 14 during the 2022-23 school year, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by WESH. The teen used to eat lunch in the teacher's classroom because he struggled socially, WESH reported, and deputies said the teacher began taking advantage of him. The student said Jacas sexually abused him multiple times, including in her classroom during lunch, WOFL reported from law enforcement. The teacher's husband found out about her sex acts with the teen and threatened to report her, and the boy's parents also discovered their text messages, deputies said, according to WOFL. Investigators said Jacas moved their conversation to Instagram, where she texted the teen in strings of numbers that stood for affectionate messages, WKMG reported. The teen said 115 meant 'I miss you,' and 520 meant 'I love you,' according to the affidavit obtained by WKMG. Records show she was arrested by the Orange County Sheriff's Office on June 23 and posted bond two days later. The middle school's principal, Paul Browning, sent a message notifying students' families of 'allegations of misconduct' from two years ago, according to WKMG. 'Although I cannot discuss employee matters, please know this person will not be returning to campus pending the outcome of the investigation,' he wrote in the message obtained by WKMG.
New York Post
25-06-2025
- New York Post
Married Florida math teacher, 32, accused of classroom sex with student during lunchtime
A now-32-year-old Florida teacher is accused of having sex with a student in a classroom during lunchtime. Sarah Jacas is listed as a mathematics teacher at Corner Lake Middle School, which is a part of Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) in the Orlando metro area. Advertisement She was arrested on Monday and faced a judge on Tuesday, local reports say. On June 10, a now-16-year-old boy told investigators he had sex with Jacas when he was 14, according to an arrest warrant affidavit viewed by Fox News Digital. The alleged sexual encounters were said to have taken place between December 2022 and April 2023. 'That individual is a 10-month employee and is not working at OCPS during the summer break,' an OCPS spokesperson told Fox News Digital. Advertisement The school's principal sent a message to the school community that said, 'I can assure you I take all allegations very seriously and there is an ongoing investigation by law enforcement and the district's Office of Professional Standards.' Sarah Jacas was arrested on Monday and faced a judge for the first time on Tuesday afternoon. Orange County Jail 'Although I cannot discuss employee matters, please know this person will not be returning to campus pending the outcome of the investigation,' the message continued. The alleged victim told investigators he would eat lunch in Jacas' classroom 'because he had issues fitting in and associating with the right crowd,' the affidavit said. Advertisement The two allegedly texted each other until the minor's parents found out. The alleged sexual encounters were said to have taken place between December 2022 and April 2023. Google Maps When that communication was cut off, Jacas allegedly used an Instagram account to communicate. Advertisement The relationship was eventually discovered by Jacas' husband, who threatened to report her, according to the affidavit. Jacas faces charges including two counts of lewd or lascivious battery (custodial authority), two counts of lewd or lascivious molestation (custodial authority) and one count of sex offense – authority figure solicit/engage sexual conduct statutory rape, according to online court records, with bond set at $19,000.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Yahoo
Married Florida math teacher, 32, accused of classroom sex with student during lunchtime
A now-32-year-old Florida teacher is accused of having sex with a student in a classroom during lunchtime. Sarah Jacas is listed as a mathematics teacher at Corner Lake Middle School, which is a part of Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) in the Orlando metro area. She was arrested on Monday and faced a judge on Tuesday, local reports say. On June 10, a now-16-year-old boy told investigators he had sex with Jacas when he was 14, according to an arrest warrant affidavit viewed by Fox News Digital. The alleged sexual encounters were said to have taken place between December 2022 and April 2023. "That individual is a 10-month employee and is not working at OCPS during the summer break," an OCPS spokesperson told Fox News Digital. Nj Elementary Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Student, Having His Child When He Was 13 The school's principal sent a message to the school community that said, "I can assure you I take all allegations very seriously and there is an ongoing investigation by law enforcement and the district's Office of Professional Standards." Read On The Fox News App "Although I cannot discuss employee matters, please know this person will not be returning to campus pending the outcome of the investigation," the message continued. High School Teacher Charged With Sexually Assaulting Former Teen Student At Her Home The alleged victim told investigators he would eat lunch in Jacas' classroom "because he had issues fitting in and associating with the right crowd," the affidavit said. The two allegedly texted each other until the minor's parents found out. When that communication was cut off, Jacas allegedly used an Instagram account to communicate. The relationship was eventually discovered by Jacas' husband, who threatened to report her, according to the affidavit. Jacas faces charges including two counts of lewd or lascivious battery (custodial authority), two counts of lewd or lascivious molestation (custodial authority) and one count of sex offense - authority figure solicit/engage sexual conduct statutory rape, according to online court records, with bond set at $19, article source: Married Florida math teacher, 32, accused of classroom sex with student during lunchtime
Fox News
25-06-2025
- Fox News
Married Florida math teacher, 32, accused of classroom sex with student during lunchtime
Print Close By Pilar Arias Published June 25, 2025 A now-32-year-old Florida teacher is accused of having sex with a student in a classroom during lunchtime. Sarah Jacas is listed as a mathematics teacher at Corner Lake Middle School, which is a part of Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) in the Orlando metro area. She was arrested on Monday and faced a judge on Tuesday, local reports say. On June 10, a now-16-year-old boy told investigators he had sex with Jacas when he was 14, according to an arrest warrant affidavit viewed by Fox News Digital. The alleged sexual encounters were said to have taken place between December 2022 and April 2023. "That individual is a 10-month employee and is not working at OCPS during the summer break," an OCPS spokesperson told Fox News Digital. NJ ELEMENTARY TEACHER ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ABUSING STUDENT, HAVING HIS CHILD WHEN HE WAS 13 The school's principal sent a message to the school community that said, "I can assure you I take all allegations very seriously and there is an ongoing investigation by law enforcement and the district's Office of Professional Standards." "Although I cannot discuss employee matters, please know this person will not be returning to campus pending the outcome of the investigation," the message continued. HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER CHARGED WITH SEXUALLY ASSAULTING FORMER TEEN STUDENT AT HER HOME The alleged victim told investigators he would eat lunch in Jacas' classroom "because he had issues fitting in and associating with the right crowd," the affidavit said. The two allegedly texted each other until the minor's parents found out. When that communication was cut off, Jacas allegedly used an Instagram account to communicate. The relationship was eventually discovered by Jacas' husband, who threatened to report her, according to the affidavit. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Jacas faces charges including two counts of lewd or lascivious battery (custodial authority), two counts of lewd or lascivious molestation (custodial authority) and one count of sex offense - authority figure solicit/engage sexual conduct statutory rape, according to online court records, with bond set at $19,000. Print Close URL
