Joe Crocker
Joe Crocker is a three-star recruit from Ascot, TN, out of Franklin Road Academy (No. 655 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Buffalo's 9 games this season.
Where Crocker comes from
- Ascot, TN
- Franklin Road Academy
- Franklin Road Academy is about 650 miles from UB Stadium
- Three-star, No. 655 in the 2023 class; signed with Louisville.
Where Crocker 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
Came to Buffalo by way of Baylor.
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, three schools
- 2026 Buffalo LemboYear 4 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalBaylor to Buffalo
- 2025 Baylor ArandaYear 3 · Games –
- Dec 2024 Entered the transfer portalLouisville to Baylor
- 2024 Louisville BrohmYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Louisville BrohmYear 1 · Games –
- High school Franklin Road AcademyNashville, TN · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 655 in the 2023 class. Signed with Louisville.
Moves
- Transferred from Louisville to Baylor, Dec 18, 2024.
- Transferred from Baylor to Buffalo, Jan 11, 2026.
2023
- Signed with LouisvilleThree-star, out of Franklin Road Academy
2025
- Transferred to Baylorfrom Louisville
2026
- Transferred to Buffalofrom Baylor
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 3 schools: Jeff Brohm, Dave Aranda and Pete Lembo.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Buffalo
Where it started
From Ascot, England — one of 25 players from England in FBS this season.