Val Kondratenko brings size, power, and developmental upside to Buffalo’s offensive line
Kondratenko is a **6'5", 290-pound redshirt sophomore** who has the frame and raw strength Buffalo wants in an interior lineman, with EA Sports giving him a **65 overall** and solid marks for **strength (79)**, **impact blocking (79)**, and run-block traits. He redshirted in 2024 and worked on scout team in 2025, so his value right now is more about upside and physical tools than proven game production. A Brighton HS standout and first-team All-State selection, he looks like a good fit for a staff that can develop powerful, technically raw offensive line talent.[1][2]
