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DeForest Buckner
153
Games
387
Solo Tackles
73
Sacks
DeForest Buckner is a defensive tackle out of Oregon, selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 7th overall pick (round 1) in the 2016 NFL Draft. He has played 153 regular-season games since 2016, with the San Francisco 49ers and Indianapolis Colts. He was named to 3 Pro Bowls.
Draft Details
DeForest Buckner Career Stats
- 3× Pro Bowl selection, 1× first-team All-Pro.
- Primary starter for 9 seasons.
- Ranks 3rd in the 2016 draft class in sacks (73).
- Active in the 2026 season — stats update weekly.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SF | 15 | 38 | 30 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | SF | 15 | 36 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 | SF | 16 | 36 | 23 | 15 | 12 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | SF | 16 | 34 | 28 | 9 | 7.5 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 | IND | 15 | 28 | 21 | 9 | 9.5 | 26 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 | IND | 17 | 28 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | IND | 16 | 34 | 30 | 10 | 8 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | IND | 17 | 35 | 36 | 10 | 8 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 | IND | 12 | 20 | 37 | 8 | 6.5 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | IND | 10 | 30 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | IND | 3 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 152 | 322 | 277 | 93 | 74.5 | 192 | 0 | 29 | 9 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-7
Weight
291 lbs
40-Yard Dash
5.05s
Vertical Jump
32"
Broad Jump
116"
3-Cone Drill
7.51s
Shuttle
4.47s
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