Nino Francavilla
Senior offensive lineman on Buffalo's 2026 roster. From Toronto, ON — one of 82 players from Canada in FBS this season.
6′2″ · 300 lb · Toronto, ON · Cheshire Academy (CT)
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 2206 nationally · Signed with Miami
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
Senior offensive lineman on Buffalo's 2026 roster. From Toronto, ON — one of 82 players from Canada in FBS this season.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Miami in 2024.
- Transferred from Miami to Buffalo in 2026.
Nino Francavilla
He got to Buffalo by way of Miami.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2024
- Signed with Miami3-star out of Cheshire Academy (Prep)
2026
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
Where He Ended Up · Transfer
Transferred to Buffalo
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Buffalo -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
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The unit he anchors ranks 105th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Buffalo has produced 8 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Where he came from
From Toronto, ON — one of 82 players from Canada in FBS this season.
Background
Previous School: Transfer from Miami where he spent two seasons... saw action in seven games over his two years with the Hurricanes, including five games as a true freshman in 2024... native of Toronto who played his high school football in Connecticut... played his senior year at Loomis…