Deforest Buckner
#99 DT · Indianapolis Colts
Height
6'7"
Weight
295 lbs
Age
32
College
Oregon
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
10 yrs
FA DT Rank
#2 / 169
Performance Analysis
A prototypical run-stuffing defensive tackle whose elite tackle and tackle-for-loss production make him one of the most disruptive interior linemen in football, ranking second among all defensive tackles. His above-average sack rate complements a relentless motor that's kept him durable across a decade-long career, though a modest decline in 2025 suggests age may finally be catching up to the veteran anchor. Still operating at a high level in the trenches, he remains a difference-maker for any defense built around stopping the run.
Stat Breakdown vs. NFL Benchmarks
151 career games played
Season Scores
75
2025
(50% weight)
80
2024
(30% weight)
83
2023
(20% weight)
Career StatsB+
| Year | GP | Sacks | Tkl | TFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 151 | 71.5 | 652 | 71.5 |
| 2025 | 10 | 4.0 | 47 | 7 |
| 2024 | 12 | 6.5 | 61 | 7.5 |
| 2023 | 17 | 8.0 | 81 | 14 |
Stats via ESPN · Updated Mar 19, 2026
Transaction History
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