DeForest Buckner Indianapolis Colts · #99
DeForest Buckner is a Defensive Tackle for the Indianapolis Colts, drafted 7th overall, 2016. In 2026 he recorded 18 tackles, 3 sacks.
DeForest Buckner — the report card
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DeForest Buckner career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | Sack | FF | PD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 15 | 73 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 61 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 67 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 62 | 7.5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 58 | 9.5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 68 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 74 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 81 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 61 | 6.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 47 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 in progress · 4 games | 4 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career | 155 | 670 | 74.5 | 9 | 30 | 0 |
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The Ballad of DeForest Buckner
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The beginning
DeForest Buckner is a Defensive Tackle for the Indianapolis Colts, in his 11th NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 7th overall, 2016 as a Defensive Tackle.
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DeForest Buckner is an Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle, drafted 7th overall, 2016.
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Across 11 seasons (2016–2026) he has recorded 670 tackles, 75 sacks and 0 interceptions.
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Most recently he posted 18 tackles, 3 sacks and 0 interceptions in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 6' 7"
- Weight
- 295 lbs
- Draft
- 7th overall, 2016
- Born
- Waianae, HI
- Age
- 32
- Jersey
- #99
DeForest Buckner is from Waianae, HI and is 32 years old. He was drafted 7th overall, 2016 and plays defensive tackle at 6' 7", 295 lbs.
Over 11 seasons (2016–2026) he has recorded 670 tackles, 74.5 sacks and 0 interceptions. Buckner is currently on the Indianapolis Colts roster.
DeForest Buckner is a premier edge/interior pass rusher who has generated 74.5 sacks and 670 tackles across 11 seasons (2016–2026).
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