School: Arkansas
Year: Sr
Position: EDGE

Physical Attributes

• Height: 6-7
• Weight: 280
• RAS: 9.88
• 40 Time: 4.69

Rankings

• Joe’s Ranking: 6.8
• Consensus Position Rank: 8
• My Position Ranking: 5
• Difference in Ranking: 3
• Tier: 3
• Projected Round: 2

Games Watched

• Oklahoma State ’24
• LSU ’24

Ryan’s Notes

Positives

• Landon has developed significantly throughout his college career, showing adaptability and growth.
• Despite playing in a system that didn’t play to his strengths, he managed to demonstrate high-level ability when used correctly.
• He showed clear comfort and effectiveness when aligned in a Wide 9, particularly in games like the Senior Bowl and against LSU.
• His cross chop move was especially effective, helping him consistently disengage from blocks — even against a top-tier lineman like Will Campbell.
• On certain reps, he displayed impressive flexibility and improved bend, hinting at his fit as a true defensive end in a four-man front.
• He excels at slipping through narrow gaps with well-timed swim moves and strong spatial awareness in run defense.
• Landon’s motor is nonstop, and his pursuit of the football draws comparisons to high-effort players like Maxx Crosby.
• His athletic testing was elite, especially his vertical and broad jump, indicating explosive potential even if it’s not always visible on film.

Negatives

• Landon was miscast in Arkansas’ odd-front scheme, particularly as a 4i, which emphasized areas of weakness.
• His upper body strength and ability to absorb and resist torque are underdeveloped, limiting his effectiveness against power-focused linemen.
• While his test results suggest explosiveness, it doesn’t consistently translate into burst off the snap in game situations.
• He remains a bit raw in terms of play-to-play consistency, especially when it comes to leveraging his traits for optimal impact.

Ryan’s Summary

Landon has made impressive strides during his time at Arkansas, particularly given that the team’s scheme wasn’t well-suited to his strengths. While he struggled in certain roles due to physical limitations, his performances in more favorable alignments revealed his potential. With strong testing numbers and flashes of advanced technique, he projects as a high-upside defensive end at the next level.