Jacob Merritt
Senior offensive lineman on Buffalo's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′6″ · 304 lb · Northville, MI · Northville
The story
4 offensive lineman on Buffalo's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 2-star recruit to Michigan State in 2022.
- Transferred from Michigan State to Buffalo in 2025.
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 2723 nationally · Signed with Michigan State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileJacob Merritt
Jacob Merritt arrived at Buffalo from Michigan State.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2022
- Signed with Michigan State2-star out of Northville
2025
- 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 two-star recruit at offensive line for Buffalo -- now graded as a developmental piece up front.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
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 Michigan State... major is communication. Redshirt-Junior (2025): Appeared in one game. Previous School: Offensive lineman who transferred from Michigan State where he spent three seasons… a two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree… a graduate of Northville High School in...