Bills 'Big Human' Turning Heads As Potential Shocker on 53-Man Roster
Six of the Buffalo Bills' nine draft picks this offseason came on the defensive side of the football.
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While first-round cornerback Maxwell Hairston and second-round tackle TJ Sanders get all the attention, there's another defensive rookie who can immediately impact the 2025 unit.
Arkansas edge rusher Landon Jackson wasn't selected until the third round of the draft, but he's already made a shocker of a strong first impression for one of the better defenses in the league.
"He's a big human," said Bills' defensive coordinator Bobby Babich during the first week of June. "We definitely wanted to make sure that there was a size piece to what we were trying to do.
"Certainly, he has a long way to go in adapting and him earning the right to play and carve out a role for himself, but he's doing a good job. A heck of a dude, and I'm happy he's here."
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In three seasons with the Razorbacks, Jackson recorded 16 sacks, including back-to-back seasons with 6.5. He stood out during the Senior Bowl and had the athletic profile to be seen as a steal in the third round.
At 6'6" and 260 pounds, Jackson is considered an oversized edge rusher. If he can add an element of speed to his game, he could become a better player than most realize.
But it won't be easy.
Buffalo already has strong role players along the defensive line, including Joey Bosa, Greg Rousseau, and A.J. Epenesa. Jackson will need to stand out in a big way during training camp if he wants to see the field early in his career.
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So far, though, it appears he's doing precisely that.
Related: Bills' First-Round Pick Predicted to 'Disappoint' in Rookie Season
Related: ESPN Provides Empty 'Update' On Bills' James Cook Contract
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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