ROUND 3, PICK 72 — LANDON JACKSON, DE, ARKANSAS
The Bills used the third round pick they got in the Chicago trade to select the athletic edge rusher in Jackson. A four-year player in the SEC, Jackson boasts ideal size at 6-foot-6, 264 pounds. He is from Texarkana, Texas.
Played in 42 career games totaling 116 tackles, 16.0 sacks and 28 tackles for loss
Named second team All-SEC in 2024; Finished the season with 6.5 sacks and 9.5 tackles for loss
Named first team All-SEC in 2023
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“Jackson has outstanding size (6-6, 264), length and explosion. As a pass rusher, he utilizes a long-arm move to notch wins in the backfield. He has a nice burst to close and finish. I love his effort. Against the run, he can stack and hold single blocks, but he struggles against down blocks. He has climbed up the rankings this offseason with an awesome performance in the Reese’s Senior Bowl game and an impressive showing at the combine.” — NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah
“With his athletic, broad-shouldered physique, Jackson has NFL size and attacks blocks with physical hands and active feet to shock and separate from contact. His tall pads and lower-body stiffness will create occasional issues setting the edge and diminish his ability to counter when his first move is ineffective, but he maintains his vision to the football to clean up plays and constantly be around the action. Overall, Jackson has a different type of pass-rushing skill set because he isn’t a super-fluid athlete, but his raw power, strength in his hands and consistent effort make him effective. He should be expected to compete for starter-level snaps as a rookie.” — The Athletic’s Dane Brugler