Jackson Small is a three-star recruit from Upper Marlboro, MD, out of Rock Creek Christian Academy (No. 1,960 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Buffalo's 9 games this season.
Where Small comes from
- Upper Marlboro, MD
- Rock Creek Christian Academy
- About 300 miles from UB Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,960 in the 2025 class.
- On the Buffalo roster since 2025
Where Small fits
Buffalo lists 22 defensive backs this season.
Buffalo defensive backs with a game this season
Buffalo is 6-3. Next: at Ball State, Wed Nov 11.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Rock Creek Christian Academy
Also from Upper Marlboro, MD
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pete Lembo
Pass share
44.4%
292 pass / 365 run
Plays / game
73.0
9 games
Team sack rate
6.0%
319 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Buffalo -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Buffalo has produced 5 All-Conference defensive backs.
Two seasons at Buffalo
- 2026 Buffalo LemboYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Buffalo LemboYear 1 · Games –
- High school Rock Creek Christian AcademyUpper Marlboro, MD · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,960 in the 2025 class. Signed with Buffalo.Also from Rock Creek Christian Academy: Axavier Bridges-Brooks (UConn), Jacari Gatling (Memphis), Zay Prince (Old Dominion) and 1 more.
2025
- Signed with BuffaloThree-star, out of Rock Creek Christian Academy
