Malachi Ervin
6′4″ · 230 lb · Pickerington, OH · Pickerington North
On the Buffalo roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Pickerington, OH
- Pickerington North
- About 300 miles from UB Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 508 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8889.
Where he fits
Buffalo lists 21 defensive linemen this season.
Buffalo defensive linemen with a game this season
Buffalo’s week
- RecordBuffalo is 4-3.
- Next gameat Miami (OH) · Tue Nov 3
Players like him
Same class and position
From Pickerington North
Also from Pickerington, OH
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Buffalo in the news
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pete Lembo
Pass share
43.6%
225 pass / 291 run
Plays / game
73.7
7 games
Team sack rate
7.0%
244 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.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in pursuit and hit power.
Buffalo has produced 6 All-Conference defensive linemen. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Kristjan Sokoli went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
Joined Buffalo in 2026
- 2026 Buffalo LemboYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Buffalo in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 508 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Buffalo in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Buffalo3-star out of Pickerington North