Where Is DeForest Buckner Now?
DeForest Buckner was born in the US to an African American father and a Samoan mother. He is currently a star in the NFL. In January 2012, Buckner pledged to play college football at the University of Oregon. Buckner played high school basketball as well. Buckner was a four-star recruit at Punahou School in Honolulu,…
DeForest Buckner was born in the US to an African American father and a Samoan mother. He is currently a star in the NFL. In January 2012, Buckner pledged to play college football at the University of Oregon. Buckner played high school basketball as well.
Buckner was a four-star recruit at Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Houston Texans’ current kicker, Kaimi Fairbairn, was also a teammate of Buckner’s.
In 16 games with 16 starts in 2019, Buckner has 61 tackles, 7.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, two pass deflections, and a score.
In the NFC Divisional Round matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, Buckner made his postseason debut. In the game, which his team won 27-10, he recorded two tackles and one sack of Kirk Cousins.
Aaron Rodgers’ fumble was recovered by Buckner during the 37-20 victory over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game. Buckner made four tackles throughout the game.On January 3, 2020, he received a Second-Team All-Pro designation.
In Super Bowl LIV, Buckner has six tackles and 1.5 sacks against Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
We’ll talk about where he is right now in the major league.
Where Is DeForest Buckner Now?
On March 18, 2020, the 49ers dealt Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Following that, he signed a four-year, $84 million contract, making him the second-highest paid defensive lineman.
