Gabriel Arena
Senior offensive lineman on Buffalo's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′4″ · 293 lb · Harrisburg, PA · Bishop McDevitt
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 1245 nationally · Signed with Virginia Tech
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
4 offensive lineman on Buffalo's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Virginia Tech in 2023.
- Transferred from Virginia Tech to Buffalo in 2024.
Gabriel Arena
Gabriel Arena arrived at Buffalo from Virginia Tech.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2023
- Signed with Virginia Tech3-star out of Bishop McDevitt
2024
- Entered the portal
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pete Lembo
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Buffalo -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
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Buffalo has produced 8 All-Conference offensive linemen.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Buffalo
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Buffalo
Returning around him
- -1% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 1 Buffalo player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +0 net (16 in / 16 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Buffalo · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #120 · 2026 recruiting class #101
Background
Hoof Prints: Transfer from Virginia Tech... major is business administration. Redshirt-Sophomore (2025): Appeared in six games as a reserve offensive lineman and on special teams units. Redshirt-Freshman (2024): Appeared in nine games as a reserve offensive lineman. Previous School: Offensive lin...