The 2025 NFL Draft is upon us, and so is your need to be prepared for all of tomorrow’s stars. Dive into our spotlight on Landon Jackson, featuring his scouting report, strengths and weaknesses, his recent draft projection, and where all the experts predict he could land.
Landon Jackson’s NFL Draft Scouting Report
With 13 sacks and 25 TFLs over the past two seasons, Landon Jackson has been one of the more productive pass-rushers in the 2025 NFL Draft on the surface. Still, his projection has some complications.
At 6’6″, 264 pounds, with near-34″ arms, Jackson played some 4i at his size, particularly on early downs. He lacks the mass to function inside full-time in the NFL, but profiles well as an even-front defensive end, who can play support at 5-tech and rush from 7-tech and wide-9.
At his size, Jackson has elite explosiveness numbers, and that trait shows up on tape, along with impressive size-adjusted flexibility. He needs to unlock more of his power element, and pass-rush consistency remains an emphasis, but in the right role, Jackson can be a high-floor, high-ceiling addition.
Landon Jackson’s NFL Draft Projection
In CSN’s 7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft from April 12, Jackson landed in Round 2 with the 41st overall pick. James Fragoza has this to say:
Speaking of Combine warriors … Landon Jackson measured in at 6’6″, 264 pounds with 33 1/4″ arms while putting up a 40 1/2″ vert, 10’9″ broad, and 4.68 40-yard dash. That performance alone likely earned him significant money.
And in CSN’s recent 3-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft, Brian Burden had this to say about Jackson’s selection to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Round 2 with the 53rd pick:
Jackson was an All-SEC performer his last two seasons in Fayetteville, totaling 24 tackles for loss and 13 sacks during that time. He was a constant disruptive force who ended up on all the major defensive award watch lists. Calijah Kancey and Logan Hall combined for 13 sacks for Tampa Bay last season and Jackson would add to that edge room.
2025 NFL Draft Landing Spots for Landon Jackson
Here are other potential landing spots that have found their way in recent mock drafts:
- Chicago Bears
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Landon Jackson’s NFL Draft Profile
- Height: 6060
- Weight: 264 pounds
- Position: Defensive End
- School: Arkansas
- Arm: 3328
- Hand: 1000
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.68
- 10-Yard Split: 1.65
- Broad Jump: 10’9″
- Vertical Jump: 40.5″
Landon Jackson’s College Stats
Career:
- Games: 42
- Solo Tackles: 58
- Assists: 58
- TFL: 28
- Sacks: 16.0
- PBU: 5
- FR: 1
- FF: 2
2024:
- Games: 12
- Solo Tackles: 27
- Assists: 22
- TFL: 10
- Sacks: 6.5
- PBU: 3
- FR: 1
- FF: 1
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