DeForest Buckner is 27 years old and here is everything you need to know about his net worth, contract, career, personal life, and more
DeForest Buckner is an American football player for the Indianapolis Colts. He plays as a defensive tackle and was picked 7th in the 2016 NFL Draft.
DeForest Buckner Facts
| Birth Place | Manassas, Virginia |
| Father’s Name | George Buckner |
| Mother’s Name | Maria Buckner |
| Star Sign | Pisces |
| College | Oregon |
| Net Worth (2022) | $4 million |
| Salary (2022) | $21 million |
| Age | 27 |
| Date of Birth | March 17, 1994 |
| Height (ft) | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 295 lb (134 kg) |
| Nationality | American |
| NFL Draft Year | 2016 |
| NFL Draft Pick | Round 1 / 7th Overall |
| Playing Career | 2016 – Present |
| Position | Defensive tackle |
| Teams | San Francisco 49ers, Indianapolis Colts (NFL) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Ashlyn Buckner |
| Children | 1 |
| Endorsements | Essentia, Jet Blue, Tide |
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DeForest Buckner Contract Details
| Contract: | 4 yr(s) / $84,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Signing Bonus | – |
| Average Salary | $21,000,000 |
| Guaranted at Sign | $39,378,000 |
| Total Guarantees | $44,378,000 |
| Free Agent: | 2025 / UFA |
DeForest Buckner is currently on a very high salary of $21 million per year. That is a massive payout for a defensive tackle especially with the deal set to last until 2025. The Colts handed him an $84 million contract to make him the second-highest paid player in his position in the NFL. He wasn’t handed a signing bonus because he changed franchises but he had $44.37 million of his deal guaranteed.
In 2022, Buckner will earn a base salary of $11,000,000 and a roster bonus of $5,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $16,000,000 and a dead cap value of $5,000,000.
DeForest Buckner Net Worth
DeForest Buckner’s net worth as of 2022 is estimated to be around $4 million. That is absurd despite being cited by various sources. The Colts player earns $21 million a year right now. Unless he is blowing all of his money away, how is he valued so low in 2022? Buckner could be worth much higher or even grow into more wealth in the coming years.
He is after all one of the best-paid athletes in the sport. A first-round pick who switched over from San Francisco to land such a bumper deal is bound to rack up stacks of cash in his playing career. Buckner is destined to become wealthy through his business ventures and endorsement deals as well. Currently, he is tied to Essentia, Jet Blue and Tide on multi-year deals outside of the football pitch.
DeForest Buckner Football Career
DeForest Buckner’s footballing abilities were evident from a very early age. He grew into a giant of 6 feet and 7 inches weighing around 150 kgs. He attended Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawaii and was a four-star recruit. Ka’imi Fairbairn, currently the kicker of the Houston Texans was his teammate back then.
Buckner committed to the University of Oregon on a football scholarship. He finished his freshman season with 29 tackles, 2.5 for a loss and 1 sack. He started 8 of his 13 games in his sophomore year and was already a projected first-round pick by his junior year. He decided to see out his senior season and improve his draft stock which turned out to be a wise decision. He registered career highs in tackles, losses and sacks. He was voted 2015 Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year.
The San Francisco 49ers swooped for him in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Buckner made his debut against the Los Angeles Rams, recording one tackle in the 28-0 win. He finished his rookie campaign with 73 tackles, six sacks, two fumble recoveries and a pass deflection in 15 games and starts.
Here are his career highlights –
- First-team All-Pro (2020)
- Second-team All-Pro (2019)
- 2× Pro Bowl (2018, 2021)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2016)
- First-team All-American (2015)
- Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year (2015)
- First-team All-Pac-12 (2015)
- Second-team All-Pac-12 (2014)
DeForest Buckner Personal Life
DeForest Buckner is married to Ashlyn Buckner. The couple share a son together. They are a Christian family. DeForest was baptized on October 19, 2020.
FAQs About DeForest Buckner
Buckner was born to a Samoan mother and African American father.
Ashlyn Buckner.
134 kgs / 295 lbs.
DeForest Buckner was born on the 17th of March, 1994.
DeForest Buckner was born in Waianae, Hawaii.
DeForest Buckner is married to Ashlyn Buckner.
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