Malachi Ervin
Malachi Ervin is a three-star recruit from Pickerington, OH, out of Pickerington North (No. 508 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Buffalo's 9 games this season.
Where Ervin comes from
- Pickerington, OH
- Pickerington North
- About 300 miles from UB Stadium
- Three-star, No. 508 in the 2026 class.
Where Ervin fits
Buffalo lists 21 defensive linemen this season.
Buffalo defensive linemen with a game this season
Buffalo is 6-3. Next: at Ball State, Wed Nov 11.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Pickerington North
Also from Pickerington, OH
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 lineman for Buffalo -- now projected as a quality contributor on the defensive line.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in pursuit and hit power.
Buffalo has produced 9 All-Conference defensive linemen. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015.
Joined Buffalo in 2026
- 2026 Buffalo LemboYear 1 · Games –
- High school Pickerington NorthPickerington, OH · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 508 in the 2026 class. Signed with Buffalo.Also from Pickerington North: Preston Bowman (Ohio), Elijah Durham-Smith (Bowling Green), Jarin Mock (Bowling Green) and 9 more.
2026
- Signed with BuffaloThree-star, out of Pickerington North