Matthew Heininger
Matthew Heininger is a three-star recruit from Rochester, NY, out of Brighton (No. 2,251 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Buffalo's 9 games this season.
Where Heininger comes from
- Rochester, NY
- Brighton
- About 50 miles from UB Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,251 in the 2026 class.
Where Heininger fits
Buffalo lists 15 linebackers this season.
Buffalo linebackers with a game this season
Buffalo is 6-3. Next: at Ball State, Wed Nov 11.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Rochester, NY
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 linebacker for Buffalo -- now graded to hold down a real role in the linebacker room.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in pursuit and hit power.
Buffalo has produced 5 All-Conference linebackers and 1 All-American. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Shaun Dolac was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Buffalo in 2026
- 2026 Buffalo LemboYear 1 · Games –
- High school BrightonRochester, NY · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,251 in the 2026 class. Signed with Buffalo.
2026
- Signed with BuffaloThree-star, out of Brighton