NFL Defensive Tackle for the San Francisco 49ers; First-Team All-Pro; Super Bowl LIV Standout

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DeForest Buckner Biography

DeForest Buckner is a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL), recognized for his impact as an interior lineman over more than a decade of professional play. Buckner developed his skills at the University of Oregon, where he earned the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year Award and the Morris Trophy, awarded to the top defensive lineman in the conference. He was selected seventh overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the NFL Draft and earned a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team in his debut season.

Buckner became a key contributor for the 49ers, recording a career-high 12 sacks in a single season and earning his first Pro Bowl selection. He received the Len Eshmont Award, voted on by teammates, and the Bill Walsh Award, voted on by the coaching staff. Buckner played a significant role in the 49ers' appearance in Super Bowl LIV, recording 1.5 sacks in the championship game.

After being traded to the Indianapolis Colts, Buckner set a franchise record for sacks by a defensive tackle with 9.5 in his first season, earned First-Team All-Pro honors, and was named Polynesian Pro Football Player of the Year. In 2026, he was traded back to the San Francisco 49ers. He has added multiple Pro Bowl selections to his résumé and has been nominated for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award for five consecutive years. With career totals surpassing 75 sacks and nearly 700 tackles, Buckner is regarded as one of the leading defensive tackles of his generation.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/28/2026.

DeForest Buckner Videos

Father's Day with DeForest Buckner | Indianapolis Colts

Father's Day with DeForest Buckner | Indianapolis Colts

DeForest Buckner talks about what Father's Day means to him, how his relationship with his dad impacts him today, and more in this Father's Day...

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    DeForest Buckner is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Asian & Pacific Heritage, Athlete, Black Heritage, Football, Sports, Sports Motivation
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