#25
Jackson Small
Returning to Buffalo for 2026
Fr. · Upper Marlboro, MD → Riverdale Baptist
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Jackson Small
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Buffalo
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Cornerback · Buffalo
Returning around him
- 66% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 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 #112 · 2026 recruiting class #100
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #13373
Peaked at #13373 this season.
Background
Hoof Prints: Cornerback from Maryland who reshirted as a freshman last season... major is exploratory. Freshman (2025): Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo. Previous School: Cornerback from Riverdale Baptist in Maryland… helped lead the Crusaders to an undefeated season in 2024.