Bills 3rd Rnd pick in 2025 Draft : Landon Jackson - DE - Arkansas

[K D]

Vs NE's prized new LT that they just used a #4 overall pick on

 

 

 

[Gigs]

12 hours ago, buffblue said:

He won his fair share of reps, but I wouldn't say destroyed. Pretty even matchup imo

What does that say about Campbell, a supposed cornerstone, that he was meh against a more than likely rotational DE (whom I do actually like and think will work out very well).

[C.Biscuit97]

34 minutes ago, Gigs said:

What does that say about Campbell, a supposed cornerstone, that he was meh against a more than likely rotational DE (whom I do actually like and think will work out very well).

I mean there are lesser guys who have random good games against better players all the time. So happy that NE didn’t get one of the top 3 guys but I don’t think a bad game means he isn’t a good player.  
 

Landon has some major tools. Let’s give Von $30 million to mentor him now!

[GunnerBill]

57 minutes ago, BuffaloBillsGospel2014 said:

 

You do know Hairston also had character concerns which Beane addressed at the conference? Hairston also had a sexual assualt allegation on him.

 

Yes. I am aware. 

[YoloinOhio]

 

[sven233]

Out of all the picks we have made so far, this one offers the most value and probably the highest floor and ceiling.  Going into the draft, I did a lot of work on him, especially when I heard how many times the Bills met with him and called him.  It was almost like they had already drafted him and they were in constant contact with him making sure he was doing the right things to get ready for the season!  HA!  Obviously, that isn't the case, but you could feel the interest was genuine and could tell after watching just a little of his tape that the guy screamed "Buffalo Bills" as there is just a lot to love.

 

You start with the guy himself.  You couldn't ask for a nicer young man with his priorities in order.  Mature far beyond his age.  He lives and breathes ball and his passion for the game seems second to none.  His motor is non stop.  He's a great teammate and his guys love him and follow him.  He's a leader.  He's an alpha.  He beats guys super fast with great hand usage, but even when he doesn't win right away, he stays with the play and never quits fighting where you see a lot of guys just phone it in after their initial move doesn't work.  He is relentless.  Smart player that recognizes what he sees pretty quickly and rarely is fooled on a play.  Uses his length very well which makes him good against the run as well as the pass.

 

Quite honestly, while most had him rated as a 2nd rounder (as I did before the draft), when you watch him, you see so many flashes and great athletic traits, sometimes you go back and wonder why you don't have him rated even higher.  The fact we got him in the 3rd is just wild to me.  Many on here that have never watched him are looking at him like another Epenesa.  I've got news for you.....this dude is an Epenesa replacement.  Epenesa is not in the same class athletically as this guy.  Whereas AJ would have 1 great game and then disappear for 3 weeks, you won't get that from this guy.  He works so hard on every snap that he will find a way to make an impact in some way.

 

So yeah.....I am raving about him.  Why did he last until the 3rd round then?  That's a good question and I am not exactly sure why he fell as far as he did.  He's not a finished product by any means.  Right now, he wins with his hands and relies on his speed to get around the edge along with his relentless work ethic.  He can win inside as well, but his pass rush arsenal is a little limited.  You won't see him bust out a spin move or use a bull rush as much as you like.  He's a technique guy.  So, what he will have to do is develop a couple more moves so when tackles take away the outside, he can counter and win in other ways.  He's only here one season most likely, but this dude should be attached to Bosa's hip and soak up as much knowledge as possible.  I kind of wish Von was still here as well because I think he could have learned a lot from him in terms of developing his secondary rush plans.  But with his work ethic, I am confident with the right coaching and direction, he will figure this out.

 

But make no mistake about it.  This guy will be as good as he wants to be.  He has every physical tool you could ask for.  There are some that have thrown out the Maxx Crosby comparison.  You almost hate to do that with anyone because Crosby is on such a high level, but when you watch him, you can see why the comparison is made.  He plays with the same relentless motor.  He is all out every play.  He said it a lot in his press conference, but it's true.....he's a dog.  So, when I say he has a high floor, I mean that he will be a solid contributor for this team for many years to come.  When I say he has a high ceiling, I mean that he absolutely has the potential to become a game wrecker.

[balln]

1 hour ago, SCBills said:

My expectations are way higher..

 

We have a Defensive HC, brought in some really respected defensive coaches and the guys we let walk/cut/traded were all pretty much liabilities for us last season.  
 

Turnovers aside, last years defense was gross. 
 

We’ve not brought in:

 

Joey Bosa

Landon Jackson

Michael Hoecht

 

TJ Sanders

Larry Ogunjobi

 

Max Hairston

Tre White

Dane Jackson

 

Cole Bishop and DeWayne Carter entering Year 2, for whatever they may or may not become.. if it’s gonna happen, we’ll see if this year for them.

 

Im expecting a Super Bowl caliber Defense, and it better be when we’re entering Day 3 of the Draft and Allen’s WR’s are Shakir, Coleman, Palmer and Samuel due to the need to allocate so much offseason resource to the Defense. 

Yea. Joe Marino said similar stuff. “We BETTER not be talking about this defense again as a problem next year. NO excuses!”

[blacklabel]

Seems like another McBeane pick. I think it was reported that the Bills really liked him throughout the off-season process. They're probably psyched they got him where they did. 

 

Bosa and Epenesa both 6'5" and then Groot at 6'7" and this kid at 6'6" buncha giants flying off the edges this season. Neato. 

[Steve O]

14 hours ago, Ralonzo said:

He looks like a Russian contract killer.

I was thinking the same thing. Not a bad thing!

[Pine Barrens Mafia]

43 minutes ago, blacklabel said:

Seems like another McBeane pick. I think it was reported that the Bills really liked him throughout the off-season process. They're probably psyched they got him where they did. 

 

Bosa and Epenesa both 6'5" and then Groot at 6'7" and this kid at 6'6" buncha giants flying off the edges this season. Neato. 

If only the could make it to the QB.

 

Maybe this one can 

[Slippery Rubber Mats]

1 hour ago, K D said:

Vs NE's prized new LT that they just used a #4 overall pick on

 

 

 

 

around 56 seconds the blocked pass was essentially Epenesa doing the thing he does best

[Simon]

1 hour ago, BuffaloBillsGospel2014 said:

 

You do know Hairston also had character concerns which Beane addressed at the conference? Hairston also had a sexual assualt allegation on him.

 

Some years-old spurious Twitter foolishness does not equate to actual character concerns

[Success]

Our draft is getting a lot of praise so far - but the praise I've seen for this pick is off the charts.  Seems like most had him going much higher than this.

 

[WhitewalkerInPhilly]

1 hour ago, sven233 said:

Out of all the picks we have made so far, this one offers the most value and probably the highest floor and ceiling.  Going into the draft, I did a lot of work on him, especially when I heard how many times the Bills met with him and called him.  It was almost like they had already drafted him and they were in constant contact with him making sure he was doing the right things to get ready for the season!  HA!  Obviously, that isn't the case, but you could feel the interest was genuine and could tell after watching just a little of his tape that the guy screamed "Buffalo Bills" as there is just a lot to love.

 

You start with the guy himself.  You couldn't ask for a nicer young man with his priorities in order.  Mature far beyond his age.  He lives and breathes ball and his passion for the game seems second to none.  His motor is non stop.  He's a great teammate and his guys love him and follow him.  He's a leader.  He's an alpha.  He beats guys super fast with great hand usage, but even when he doesn't win right away, he stays with the play and never quits fighting where you see a lot of guys just phone it in after their initial move doesn't work.  He is relentless.  Smart player that recognizes what he sees pretty quickly and rarely is fooled on a play.  Uses his length very well which makes him good against the run as well as the pass.

 

Quite honestly, while most had him rated as a 2nd rounder (as I did before the draft), when you watch him, you see so many flashes and great athletic traits, sometimes you go back and wonder why you don't have him rated even higher.  The fact we got him in the 3rd is just wild to me.  Many on here that have never watched him are looking at him like another Epenesa.  I've got news for you.....this dude is an Epenesa replacement.  Epenesa is not in the same class athletically as this guy.  Whereas AJ would have 1 great game and then disappear for 3 weeks, you won't get that from this guy.  He works so hard on every snap that he will find a way to make an impact in some way.

 

So yeah.....I am raving about him.  Why did he last until the 3rd round then?  That's a good question and I am not exactly sure why he fell as far as he did.  He's not a finished product by any means.  Right now, he wins with his hands and relies on his speed to get around the edge along with his relentless work ethic.  He can win inside as well, but his pass rush arsenal is a little limited.  You won't see him bust out a spin move or use a bull rush as much as you like.  He's a technique guy.  So, what he will have to do is develop a couple more moves so when tackles take away the outside, he can counter and win in other ways.  He's only here one season most likely, but this dude should be attached to Bosa's hip and soak up as much knowledge as possible.  I kind of wish Von was still here as well because I think he could have learned a lot from him in terms of developing his secondary rush plans.  But with his work ethic, I am confident with the right coaching and direction, he will figure this out.

 

But make no mistake about it.  This guy will be as good as he wants to be.  He has every physical tool you could ask for.  There are some that have thrown out the Maxx Crosby comparison.  You almost hate to do that with anyone because Crosby is on such a high level, but when you watch him, you can see why the comparison is made.  He plays with the same relentless motor.  He is all out every play.  He said it a lot in his press conference, but it's true.....he's a dog.  So, when I say he has a high floor, I mean that he will be a solid contributor for this team for many years to come.  When I say he has a high ceiling, I mean that he absolutely has the potential to become a game wrecker.

As much as we have legitimate issues with the ceiling of AJE and DaQuan I am very happy that the team has them as spots to beat for Jackson and Walker. Both look like they could be monsters and if they are that defensive line is going to be insane, but we don't have to force them

[Process]

Something I haven't seen mentioned much, but apparently he's already torn his ACL twice?

[MrEpsYtown]

I know someone made the Crosby comp. I thought Crosby looked super awkward, but athletic at the combine. He still has some baby deer in him and I see some of the same in Jackson. He just looks awkward in everything he does but his athletic testing was through the roof. That’s not a bad thing it’s just a little unconventional. Its limbs all over the place. 

[BigAl2526]

16 hours ago, Ralonzo said:

He looks like a Russian contract killer.

He has alopecia (spontaneous loss of hair.   My wife and I had an adopted daughter with alopecia.  Periodically she would lose clumps of hair.  I don't know if Jackson lost all of his or he just kept losing so much of it that going cue ball just made sense.  Russian contract killer is not a bad look for a defensive end though.

Edited 4 hours ago by BigAl2526

[Buffalo Barbarian]

HELL YEAH FREAKING LOVE THIS GUY !!!

 

Honestly didn't think he would be here , fantastic pick !! 

 

 

 

 

[Pete]

1 hour ago, Process said:

Something I haven't seen mentioned much, but apparently he's already torn his ACL twice?

In high school

[HOUSE]

This is the guy who shows up at your door when you don't renew your season tickets