David Bailey leads rookie class with 20 pressures

Jacas trails with 14; Gill-Howard has 13

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 10h1 min read

Most pressures among defensive rookies this season David Bailey 20 Gabe Jacas 14 Skyler Via @PFF on X

What happened: Jacas sits second among rookies at 14 pressures this season. Gill-Howard follows at 13, ahead of Howell with 12 and Thomas with 10.

Why it matters: Bailey arrived as the No. 2 overall pick out of Texas Tech, putting early returns in line with premium draft capital. The same Gabe Jacas who recorded his first career sack in the opener was taken 55th overall out of Illinois, while Gill-Howard went 205th overall in the sixth round.

By the numbers: David Bailey - 20 pressures; Gabe Jacas - 14; Skyler Gill-Howard - 13; Cashius Howell - 12; R Mason Thomas - 10. Draft slots: Bailey 2nd, Thomas 40th, Howell 41st, Jacas 55th, Gill-Howard 205th.

What to watch: Rotations bear watching as lines adjust and rookie snap shares stabilize into the second half.

Sources

@PFF 2026-10-14T00:04:55.960943+00:00

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