#55
Mason Nickel
Returning to Buffalo for 2026
Midland, MI → Dow
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
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
Defensive tackle · Buffalo
Returning around him
- 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
Previous School: Transfer from Saginaw Valley State where he spent one season after beginning his career at Michigan State… had 23 tackles and 1.5 sacks in his lone season with the Cardinals… redshirted in his lone season at Michigan State… a three-time All-Saginaw Valley League selection at Dow...
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