Blogging The Boys
Here is our scouting report on Landon Jackson from Arkansas
We continue our 2025 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at defensive end Landon Jackson from Arkansas.
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Arkansas Razorbacks
Senior
4-star recruit
6’6”
264 lbs
Landon Jackson, born on January 2, 2003, in Texarkana, Texas, attended Pleasant Grove High School. While in high school he amassed over 45 career sacks, including 17 during his junior year, earning him the Texas Sports Writers Association 4A Defensive Player of the Year award.
In 2021, Jackson began his collegiate career at LSU, appearing in five games primarily on special teams. Seeking better opportunities and playing time, he transferred to Arkansas in 2022.
In his first year with the Razorbacks, Jackson played in all 13 games. Despite transitioning to a new system, he made an immediate impact, recording 23 total tackles, four tackles for loss, and three sacks. His ability to disrupt plays in the backfield and contribute against both the run and pass earned him increased playing time as the season progressed. One of his standout performances came against BYU, where he registered a season-high five tackles and one sack.
Jackson’s junior year in 2023 marked a significant progression. He started all 12 games, leading the team with 14 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks, earning First-Team All-SEC honors. He delivered an outstanding performance against Alabama, registering a career-high with 11 tackles, four sacks, and four tackles for a loss, which earned him SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week.
Entering his senior season in 2024, Jackson continued to demonstrate his defensive prowess, leading the Razorbacks in both sacks (6.5) and tackles for loss (10). He also added 49 total tackles, and three pass deflections. His performance earned him Second-Team All-SEC recognition. Following the regular season, Jackson participated in the Senior Bowl, where he recorded two tackles and a strip-sack, further showcasing his readiness to play in the NFL.
645 Defensive Snaps
49 Total Tackles
10 Tackles For Loss
7 Missed Tackles
33 Defensive Stops
35 Total Pressures
6.5 Sacks
3 Pass Breakups
1 Forced Fumble
1 Fumble Recovery
5 Penalties
10-Yard Split- 1.65s (72%)
40-Yard Dash- 4.68s (90%)
Vertical- 40.5” (98%)
Broad- 129” (99%)
3C- 7.13s (82%) PD
Shuttle- 4.55s (46%) PD
Second-team All-SEC (2024)
First-team All-SEC (2023)
Overall- 86.7
Speed- 86
Acceleration- 76
Agility- 79
Strength- 90
Tackling- 79
Pass Rush- 72
Run Defense- 89
Coverage- 76
Discipline- 90
