Preston Lunsford is a three-star recruit from Newark, OH (No. 2,846 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Buffalo's 9 games this season.
Where Lunsford comes from
- Newark, OH
- Newark
- About 300 miles from UB Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,846 in the 2026 class.
Where Lunsford 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
Also from Newark, 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.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
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 NewarkNewark, OH · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,846 in the 2026 class. Signed with Buffalo.
2026
- Signed with BuffaloThree-star, out of Newark
