Michael Buchanan (gridiron football) facts for kids
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Buchanan with the Patriots in 2013
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||
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| Born: | January 24, 1991 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Flossmoor (IL) Homewood-Flossmoor | ||||
| College: | Illinois | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 2013 / Round: 7 / Pick: 226 | ||||
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Michael Anthony Buchanan, Jr. (born January 24, 1991) is an American former professional football player. He played as a defensive end. Michael was chosen by the New England Patriots in the 2013 NFL draft. Before that, he played college football at the University of Illinois.
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Early Life and High School Football
Michael Buchanan grew up in Chicago, Illinois. He went to Homewood-Flossmoor High School. During his time there, he was a very talented football player.
Experts who watch young players thought he was one of the best defensive ends in the country. He was highly rated by scouting services like Rivals.com. After high school, Michael decided to play college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini.
College Football Career
While playing for the Illinois Fighting Illini, Michael Buchanan was a standout player. He was recognized as one of the best defensive players in his conference.
He was named to the Second-team All-Big Ten in both 2011 and 2012. This means he was one of the top defensive players in the Big Ten Conference for two years in a row. In his final year, he was named the team's Outstanding Defensive Player. He was also recognized as the best defensive lineman.
Professional Football Journey
Michael Buchanan began his professional football career in the NFL. He later played in the CFL.
Playing for the New England Patriots
In 2013, the New England Patriots picked Michael Buchanan in the seventh round of the NFL Draft. He played for the Patriots for two seasons.
During his time with the team, he played in 18 games. He made 9 tackles and had 2 sacks. In 2014, Michael was placed on injured reserve. This meant he could not play for the rest of that season. The Patriots went on to win Super Bowl XLIX that year.
Time with the Buffalo Bills
In 2015, Michael Buchanan signed with the Buffalo Bills. He joined their team as a defensive end. However, he was released by the Bills before the regular season began.
Playing in the CFL
After his time in the NFL, Michael Buchanan moved to the CFL. He played for a few different teams there.
BC Lions
In October 2015, Michael joined the practice squad of the BC Lions. He was with the team for about a month.
Toronto Argonauts
In July 2016, Michael signed with the Toronto Argonauts. He played for them for a short period.
Edmonton Eskimos
Later in 2016, Michael Buchanan joined the Edmonton Eskimos (now the Edmonton Elks). He played in five games for them that season. He was released by the team in early 2017.
Personal Life
Michael Buchanan is the son of Michael Buchanan Sr. and Lolita Jordan.
