2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Arkansas EDGE Landon Jackson

From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Arkansas EDGE Landon Jackson.

#40 Landon Jackson/EDGE Arkansas: 6-7, 280 pounds. (Senior)

MEASUREMENTS

The Good

– Great size and arm length
– Good upper body strength
– Strong arms hold blockers up at point of attack
– Explosive off the ball
– Great athletic ability and locates ball carriers quickly
– Outstanding use of hands and length in pass rush
– Good second wind on QB scrambles and out-of-structure pass plays
– Deep bag of skill pass rush moves
– Excellent job spilling pullers
– Serviceable in coverage due to athleticism
– Surfs gaps with long strides, makes him effective in stunts
– Stays with QB on zone read, and speed allows him to then chase down RB
– Beats tackles to the edge with length, speed, and good bend
– Plays aggressive, high motor
– Great gap integrity who stands ground using long arms

The Bad

– Average lower body strength
– Does not possess adequate strength to bull rush
– Does not get a good push in run game due to lower body strength
– Unorthodox body type and needs to work on using strength and balance together
– Can give up outside contain on pass plays, allowing QB a free scramble
– Needs to improve ability to quickly shed blocks and tackle
– Poor tackling technique
– Seldom jumps to deflect passes with long arms
– If a skill pass rush move is snuffed out, he can be overpowered by a strong blocker
– Neck injury history

Bio

– Started 31 games for Arkansas across 3 years after transferring from LSU after his freshman year
– 2024: 49 total tackles, 6.