Jacob Merritt
Jacob Merritt
Jacob Merritt arrived at Buffalo from Michigan State.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
Career Arc
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pete Lembo
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Buffalo
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · 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 #101
Background
Hoof Prints: Transfer from Michigan State... major is communication. Redshirt-Junior (2025): Appeared in one game. Previous School: Offensive lineman who transferred from Michigan State where he spent three seasons… a two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree… a graduate of Northville High School in...