Dan Buckner facts for kids
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | May 31, 1990 Allen, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Allen (Allen, Texas) | ||||||
| College: | Arizona, Texas | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2013 | ||||||
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Dan Buckner, born on May 31, 1990, is a former American football player. He played as a wide receiver, which is a player who catches passes from the quarterback.
Before becoming a professional, Buckner played college football. He played for the University of Arizona and also for the University of Texas at Austin. While at Texas, he played in the big 2010 BCS National Championship Game.
After college, Dan Buckner played for several teams. These included the Arizona Cardinals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Ottawa Redblacks, Calgary Stampeders, Arizona Rattlers, and Los Angeles KISS.
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Playing Professional Football
Dan Buckner started his professional football journey in 2013. He played for teams in different leagues, including the National Football League (NFL), the Canadian Football League (CFL), and the Arena Football League (AFL).
Arizona Cardinals
In 2013, Dan Buckner joined the Arizona Cardinals. He signed with them after the 2013 NFL draft. He stayed with the team for a short time in 2013 and then again in 2014.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Later in 2013, Buckner joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was part of their practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster for games.
Ottawa Redblacks
In 2014, Buckner moved to the Ottawa Redblacks. This team plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played in two games for the Redblacks.
Calgary Stampeders
In 2015, Dan Buckner was traded to the Calgary Stampeders. This was another team in the CFL. He moved to the Stampeders as part of a player trade.
Arizona Rattlers (First Time)
Later in 2015, Buckner joined the Arizona Rattlers. This team is part of the Arena Football League (AFL). Arena football is played indoors on a smaller field.
Los Angeles KISS
In 2016, Buckner played for the Los Angeles KISS. This was another team in the Arena Football League.
Arizona Rattlers (Second Time)
After playing for the Los Angeles KISS, Dan Buckner returned to the Arizona Rattlers in 2016.
