Gabriel Arena
Gabriel Arena is a three-star recruit from Harrisburg, PA, out of Bishop McDevitt (No. 1,245 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Buffalo's 9 games this season.
Where Arena comes from
- Harrisburg, PA
- Bishop McDevitt
- About 200 miles from UB Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,245 in the 2023 class; signed with Virginia Tech.
- On the Buffalo roster since 2024
Where Arena fits
Buffalo lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
Buffalo offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 59th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Buffalo is 6-3. Next: at Ball State, Wed Nov 11.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Bishop McDevitt
Also from Harrisburg, PA
Arrived at Buffalo from Virginia Tech.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Buffalo -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 59th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Buffalo has produced 12 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Four seasons, two schools
- 2026 Buffalo LemboYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 Buffalo LemboYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 Buffalo LemboYear 2 · Games –
- Apr 2024 Entered the transfer portalVirginia Tech to Buffalo
- 2023 Virginia Tech PryYear 1 · Games –
- High school Bishop McDevittHarrisburg, PA · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 1,245 in the 2023 class. Signed with Virginia Tech.Also from Bishop McDevitt: Rico Scott (Alabama), Marquese Williams (Akron), Stone Saunders (San Diego State) and 7 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Virginia Tech to Buffalo, Apr 17, 2024.
2023
- Signed with Virginia TechThree-star, out of Bishop McDevitt
2024
- Transferred to Buffalofrom Virginia Tech
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Brent Pry and Pete Lembo.