The Buffalo Bills decided to beef up their defensive front yet again on Day 2 of the NFL draft, selecting EDGE Landon Jackson with the 72nd pick (Round 3) after taking defensive tackle TJ Sanders in Round 2.
With the 72nd pick in the 2025 #NFLDraft the Buffalo Bills have selected DE Landon Jackson. #BillsMafia | #BuiltInBuffalo pic.twitter.com/oTj3zHh6gC
— Built in Buffalo (@BuiltInBuffalo_) April 26, 2025
Jackson, a senior from Arkansas, is a lengthy, big-bodied edge-rusher. Jackson became a top draft prospect for the Buffalo Bills, rising on their board leading up to the draft, and they got him at great value in the third round. Jackson will bring length to the Bills defensive line that is much needed, and he also has great hand work when fighting blocks.
Get to know Jackson below:
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand length | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | Vertical | Broad jump | Three-cone drill |
| 6′ 6” | 265 lbs | 33 1/4″ | 10″ | 4.68 | 1.65 | 40.5″ | 10’9″ | — |
Pros
- Shows great arm length and strength at the point of attack.
- Great hand technique when rushing the passer.
- Versatile player, able to win in multiple different defensive alignments.
Cons
- Not the most fluid mover/change-of-direction.
- Limited bend in pass-rush off the edge.
- Needs to utilize more pass-rush moves.
2024 stats (12 GP):
- 27 solo tackles, 49 combined tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, three passes defended, one forced fumble.
Career Stats (42 GP):
- 58 solo tackles, 116 combined tackles, 28 tackles for loss, 16 sacks, five passes defended, two forced fumbles.
Highlights:
Are you excited to see what Landon Jackson can do for Buffalo's defense?#BillsMafia | #NFLDraft | #BuiltInBuffalo pic.twitter.com/3xUF9MUoEf
— Built in Buffalo (@BuiltInBuffalo_) April 26, 2025