Arkansas Razorbacks' 2025 NFL Draft expert-led preview: Insider notes on Andrew Armstrong, Landon Jackson, Cameron Ball and more

Despite a losing campaign in 2023, which was a year removed from the late-season collapse of 2022, Arkansas brought back head coach Sam Pittman. As a result, several talented players left via the transfer portal, yet the Razorbacks still have a potential top-45 pick on the roster.

Arkansas Razorbacks' 2025 NFL Draft Preview

#1 Landon Jackson

Landon Jackson seriously considered entering last April’s draft, and to many, it was a foregone conclusion he would make himself available for the event. Yet when all was said and done, Jackson chose to return for another season with the Razorbacks.

He has an NFL body at 6-foot-6 and 275 pounds with plenty of growth potential. Jackson lacks elite speed, but he’s fast enough for a natural defensive end and plays strong football. He’s technically sound, and a great season could push him into the late part of Round 1.

#2 Cameron Ball

Cameron Ball is a developing junior who displayed flashes of dominance last season. He’s a big and explosive interior tackle who overruns blockers to penetrate the line of scrimmage and disrupt the action. Ball has tremendous upside.

#3 Eric Gregory

Scouts really like Eric Gregory, an athletic big man who moves incredibly well around the field. Gregory is quick and plays more like a three-technique/one-gap tackle than a 318-pound lineman.

After showing a lot of promise in his first two seasons at Arkansas, his production dropped off last season and he disappeared for long stretches. He has a lot of ability, but he must apply it every snap.

#4 Andrew Armstrong

I like receiver Andrew Armstrong much more than scouts who grade him as a PFA. Armstrong has excellent length at 6-foot-4, long arms, and super-dependable hands. He’s not a burner; rather, he’s a reliable underneath/possession wideout.

Arkansas Razorbacks' 2025 NFL Draft projections by Tony Pauline

Arkansas Pro Prospects
Grade	Rnd	Pos	Full Name	Yr	#
3.82	2nd	DE	Landon Jackson	4Sr	40
3.44	5th	DT	Cameron Ball	4Jr	5
3.37	6th	WR	Andrew Armstrong	5Sr	2
3.36	6th	DT	Eric Gregory	5Sr	50
3.22	FA	RB	Rashod Dubinion	3Jr	7
3.11	FA	WR	Isaac TeSlaa	5Sr	4
3.11	FA	RB	Ja'Quinden Jackson	5Sr	22
3.06	FA	G	Josh Braun	5Sr	72
3.04	FA	DE	Anton Juncaj	5Sr	4
3.02	FA	G	Patrick Kutas	3Jr	75
3.02	FA	S	Hudson Clark	6Sr	17
3.02	FA	CB	Doneiko Slaughter	5Sr	3
2.94	FA	WR	Tyrone Broden	6Sr	86
2.90	FA	G	Ty'Kieast Crawford	5Sr	53
2.85	FA	S	Jayden Johnson	4Sr	8

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