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Albert Regis’ NFL dream came true Friday when the Jacksonville Jaguars selected the former Texas A&M defensive tackle in the third round of the NFL Draft.
Before Regis knew where his NFL career would begin, his little daughter seemed to know her landing spot. A video posted to social media showed baby Akari crawling toward a mug bearing the Jaguars logo.
This move suggests that Akari actually predicted which team jersey his father would wear during his rookie season.
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Defensive lineman Albert Regis of the Texas A&M Aggies celebrates a sack during a game against the University of Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on September 30, 2023. (Aric Becker/ISIPhotos)
Regis, listed at 6-foot-1 and 295 pounds, built his game at Texas A&M in the trenches as a nose tackle focused on slowing down opposing ball carriers.
Regis’ jump to the pros left a void along the Aggies’ defensive line. Texas A&M filled the hole by bringing in CJ Mims, a transfer from North Carolina.
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Mimis lined up at the forward tackle position for UNC at a significantly higher rate than Regis. Mims began his college career at East Carolina before transferring to Chapel Hill. The 2026 season will mark his fifth in the college football ranks.
CJ Mims of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts after a defensive play against the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on October 25, 2025. (King Lance/Getty Images)
Former Illinois defensive tackle Angelo McCullom has also committed to Texas A&M. DJ Hicks is expected to return and remain a key part of the Aggies defensive line rotation.
Regis joins a Jacksonville defensive line that includes 2022 No. 1 overall pick Travon Walker and veteran tackles Arik Armstead and DaVon Hamilton. Josh Hines-Allen lines up on the opposite edge.
Albert Regis of the Texas A&M Aggies looks on during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri on November 8, 2025. (Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
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After winning the AFC South last season, the Jaguars narrowly lost to the Buffalo Bills in a wild-card thriller.
