Mario Landino, DL, Indiana: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
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Name |
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Position |
Defensive Lineman |
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Jersey Number |
#97 |
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Class |
Junior |
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School |
Indiana |
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Height / Weight |
6’4″ / 288 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Macungie, Pa. / Emmaus HS |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Defensive Production
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Season |
Team |
Conf |
Class |
G |
Tackles |
TFL |
Sacks |
FF |
PD |
FR (TD) |
|
2024 |
Indiana |
Big Ten |
FR |
11 |
9 |
2.0 |
0.5 |
1 |
0 |
0 (0) |
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2025 |
Indiana |
Big Ten |
SO |
16 |
32 |
6.0 |
5.0 |
0 |
3 |
2 (0) |
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Total |
27 |
41 |
8.0 |
5.5 |
1 |
3 |
2 (0) |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected baseline physical metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on his elite interior frame, fluid mobility, and verified collegiate testing metrics.
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.90 – 5.00 seconds
- Vertical Jump: 30.5″ – 32.5″
- Broad Jump: 9’2″ – 9’6″
- 10-Yard Split: 1.70 – 1.76 seconds
- Bench Press: 24 – 28 repetitions
4. Scouting Notes
Background Profile
Mario Landino is a relentless, blue-collar interior defensive lineman who has steadily developed into a core centerpiece of Curt Cignetti‘s powerhouse Indiana defense. Originally from Macungie, Pennsylvania, and a standout at Emmaus High School, Landino committed to James Madison before following the coaching staff to Bloomington.
Though initially deployed on the edge out of necessity during his true freshman campaign, Landino kicked inside to defensive tackle, where his combination of leverage, motor, and technical polish allowed him to flourish during the Hoosiers’ 2025 CFP National Championship run. Entering his junior year, he is widely regarded as an ascending prospect and an under-the-radar foundational piece for the trenches.
Key Strengths
- Interior Pocket Push: Demonstrated high-end interior pass-rushing efficiency, ranking among the top defensive interior linemen nationally in total quarterback pressures.
- Relentless Motor and Work Ethic: Praised heavily by coaches for his elite practice habits and unyielding effort, translating directly into disruptive second-chance plays and high tackle-for-loss conversion.
- Turnover IQ: Displays fantastic spatial awareness and situational alertness in the trenches, highlighted by a memorable two-fumble recovery performance against Oregon in the 2025 Peach Bowl.
- Versatile Alignment: Possesses the requisite athletic frame (6’4″, 288 lbs) to kick outside in sub-packages or anchor down effectively as an explosive 3-technique or 4i defensive lineman.
Developmental Focus
As Landino steps into a primary leadership and starting role following the departure of several veteran linemen, scouts will look to verify his every-down consistency against elite double-teams in the run game. Continuing to add lower-body mass and core strength will help him maintain an impenetrable anchor against heavy interior power schemes, further maximizing his ceiling as an early-to-mid-round draft prospect.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
pending
All-Star Game Notes
- 2026 Shriners Children’s East-West Bowl 1000
Combine/Pro Day Measurables
pending