Jacob Merritt
Jacob Merritt is a two-star recruit from Northville, MI (No. 2,723 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Buffalo's 9 games this season.
Where Merritt comes from
- Northville, MI
- Northville
- About 250 miles from UB Stadium
- Two-star, No. 2,723 in the 2022 class; signed with Michigan State.
- On the Buffalo roster since 2025
Where Merritt 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
Also from Northville, MI
Arrived at Buffalo from Michigan State.
Where to follow
Awards
A two-star recruit at offensive line for Buffalo -- now graded as a developmental piece up front.
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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.
Five seasons, two schools
- 2026 Buffalo LemboYear 5 · Games –
- 2025 Buffalo LemboYear 4 · Games –
- May 2025 Entered the transfer portalMichigan State to Buffalo
- 2024 Michigan State SmithYear 3 · Games –
- 2023 Michigan State BarnettYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Michigan State TuckerYear 1 · Games –
- High school NorthvilleNorthville, MI · Class of 2022Two-star, No. 2,723 in the 2022 class. Signed with Michigan State.
Moves
- Transferred from Michigan State to Buffalo, May 13, 2025.
2022
- Signed with Michigan StateTwo-star, out of Northville
2025
- Transferred to Buffalofrom Michigan State
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
4 coachesPlayed for 4 head coaches at 2 schools: Mel Tucker, Harlon Barnett, Jonathan Smith and Pete Lembo.