Arno Mbaiyo, - Prep Redzone

Arno Mbaiyo

Linebacker

2026 Class

6'1" Height

215 Weight

Canisius School

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About Arno

Arno Mbaiyo is a 6'1" Linebacker in the 2026 class. Mbaiyo attends Canisius in New York. Mbaiyo's Player Profile was created on April 29, 2023. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Arno Mbaiyo is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Michael Keighron

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Mbaiyo transferred to Canisius last season and had an immediate impact leading the Crusaders in tackles, all the while receiving All Catholic and All WNY honors. Arno has great instincts and solid sideline-to-sideline speed. He will be looked upon to lead their defense back to States.

10 months ago

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Michael Keighron

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A first year Crusader, Mbaiyo proved to be a stud tackler and has phenomenal range with good closing speed. He is solid in pass coverage and possesses the size you would like in your MLB.

1 year ago

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Caleb Holfoth

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Mbaiyo is one of the state’s best tacklers; his tackling technique, pad level, and range from the LB position all stand out on tape.

Physically, Mbaiyo is one of the best-looking LB prospects in the class. At 6’1″ 215, and with the straight-line speed he shows, he can be a sideline-to-sideline MIKE LB who, with his play style, could bring great special teams value to a team.

Mbaiyo is another player who stood out to me when I saw Canisius play this season. However, it was against the best team and offensive line in the state, and Mbaiyo made several standout plays, including an impressive INT.

1 year ago

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Caleb Holfoth

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Mbaiyo, who made the move from Hutch-Tech to Canisius this offseason, has been one of the best linebackers in Buffalo this season picked up his first offer from New Hampshire.

2 years ago

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Caleb Holfoth

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Mbaiyo made the move from Hutch-Tech to Canisius this offseason and projects as one of the top LBs on the Canisius team. Mbaiyo is a physical LB prospect, who is still growing into his body but flashes some burst and closing speed on tape.

2 years ago

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Caleb Holfoth

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Out of Hutchinson Tech in Buffalo, Mbaiyo is a solid LB/DE prospect at 6′ 200lbs as just a freshman and looks to take a step forward after getting some varsity work last season.

3 years ago