2025 NFL Scouting Report: Landon Jackson

Prospect Summary:

Jackson started out his collegiate career at LSU before transferring to the Razorbacks. In 2023, Jackson had a breakout season with 6.5 sacks, 13.5 tackles for a loss, 44 tackles, and a pass broken up. In his final season, Jackson stayed consistent with 6.5 sacks, 9.5 tackles for a loss, 49 tackles, and three passes batted. After the season, Jackson had a slow start but a strong finish to his Senior Bowl performance. He also worked out well at the NFL Scouting Combine.

In the pass rush, Jackson flashes the ability to get after the quarterback. He has a strong bull rush and can ride tackles straight back into the signal caller. With his strong hands, Jackson is also dangerous to grab hold of the tackle and then toss them to the side to get free of his blocker. Once he gets free, Jackson has a burst to close on the signal caller.

However, Jackson has serious limitations as a pass rusher. He is a big lineman who has some serious stiffness and a lack of agility. That leads to him having some issues with redirecting towards the quarterback and getting turned to the quarterback after his quickness allows him to get upfield. Jackson is unable to sink his hips to dip underneath tackles, and that can lead to him getting pushed around the pocket by NFL edge blockers. Jackson is going to have to beat pro blockers mainly based on his power and physicality.

Jackson has good size and strength to hold his ground as a run defender. He has a strong build with length to set a tough edge at the point of attack, and maintain his gap integirty. Jackson gets in trouble when he stands up too high. When he loses leverage offensive linemen can control him, so maintaining consistent leverage is an area for Jackson to improve.

In the 2025 NFL Draft, Jackson looks like a solid second- or third-round pick. He could develop into a solid starting base end that would be a good complement to an elite edge rusher on the other side.