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Indianapolis Colts AFC South
 
DeForest Buckner • #99 • DT
75 comb tck, 8 sck in last 17 games
Status:On roster
Ht/Wt:6'7", 295 lbs.
Born:Mar 17, 1994 (30 yrs) in Waianae, HI
Hometown:Honolulu, HI
College:Oregon
Experience:8 years
Drafted:Drafted by San Francisco in 2016 (1/7).
Acquired:Acquired in a trade with San Francisco in 2020.
DeForest Buckner
2023 Season Stats
G GS Solo Ast Sck SckYds Int IntYds IntTD FR TD
2023 17 16 43 36 8 48 0 0 0 1 1
On Pace 17 16 43 36 8 48 0 0 0 1 0
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Scouting Report
A monster inside: collapses the middle for copious sacks, and is prolific for a D-lineman making tackles. A towering talent on the D-line: jumbo-sized, yet also quick and explosively athletic. Has a truly elite wingspan with huge hands, and uses those gifts to really manhandle opponents. Knows how to get inside blockers and will move his man around. Must learn to play with more leverage and balance to get the most from his amazing size and athleticism. Gets stood up at times by mauling blockers, and sometimes gets off his feet two quickly reaching for tackles. A bit of a late bloomer who's still learning to maximize his gifts.
Long Range Potential: Jumbo defensive lineman with All-Pro talent.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
NFL Named to play in Pro Bowl 2021
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