The Jacksonville Jaguars made a statement in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Texas A&M defensive tackle Albert Regis with the 81st overall pick. Here's everything you need to know about the newest addition to the Jaguars' defensive line.

Regis brings a powerful presence to the interior of the defensive line. Over the past two seasons, he has consistently ranked among Pro Football Focus's highest-rated run defenders. Last season alone, he tied for 10th among all defensive tackles in run stop rate. While his pass-rush numbers may not jump off the page, his real impact comes from his ability to eat up blocks and clog running lanes—creating opportunities for his teammates to make plays.

Regis posted an impressive Relative Athletic Score (RAS) of 8.49 out of 10.00, ranking him 345th out of 2,278 defensive tackles evaluated from 1987 to 2026. That's elite company for a player built for the trenches.

NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein describes Regis as a "fifth-year senior with two years as a starter" who is "built low, with girthy lowers and shorter arms." He calls Regis a "leverage monster" who can function like a "tree stump in the middle of the defense" when he gets his hands on blockers first. Zierlein notes that Regis excels at posting and peeking as a two-gapper, dropping low to fight off double-teams, and playing with good balance and technical soundness. While his pass rush is "unimpressive" and his lack of length can be a challenge at times, Zierlein highlights his toughness, strength, and consistency, projecting him as a run-stopping factor at nose tackle.

Jaguars head coach Liam Coen couldn't hide his excitement about Regis's football intelligence and motor. "The football intelligence, the football IQ, the feel, how to play single blocks, how to play double teams, how he runs to the football—I mean, this guy chases things down, screens," Coen said. "We talk about heat for players for us and the amount of buy-in in the building for these players, specifically Albert. A ton of buy-in, and you hit it on the head—the type of football intelligence, IQ matched with somebody that's going to play his tail off and compete. That's exactly what we were hunting up."

Regis is expected to step in immediately as a secondary option behind veteran nose tackle DaVon Hamilton, adding depth and a relentless work ethic to the Jaguars' defensive front. For fans looking to rep the new era in Jacksonville, a fresh Regis jersey might be the perfect addition to your game-day gear.