Indianapolis Colts star DeForest Buckner enters the NFL elite list after 10 years of unmatched grit and power
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Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner has gotten huge attention from the football universe. Coming into his tenth year in the NFL, Buckner is being celebrated for both his performance and leadership on the field.
This has come just in time before the 2025 season.
Respected for his strength and reliability, DeForest Buckner has been a central figure on the Indianapolis Colts defense since arriving with the team in 2020. Today, analysts are labeling him one of the greatest veteran players continuing to play at an elite level in the league.
DeForest Buckner earns a spot among NFL's best over 30
Pro Football Focus (PFF) ranked its Top 30 NFL Players Over 30 on May 20, 2024. DeForest Buckner made the list.
He will be 31 in March 2025. The list consisted of the most consistent and talented players above the age of 30 and yet going strong.
DeForest Buckner signed for the Indianapolis Colts in March 2020 after being traded from the San Francisco 49ers. He has played five complete seasons with the Indianapolis Colts since then.
According to official stats on NFL.com, DeForest Buckner has made 342 tackles, 39 sacks, and 6 forced fumbles during that time.
Even though he missed five games during the 2024 season, he still managed to get 6.5 sacks and 61 tackles.
According to PFF analyst Dalton Wasserman, DeForest Buckner received a grade of 81.9, which was the second-highest of his entire career. Wasserman wrote, 'Buckner continued to anchor the Colts' interior defense in 2024,' proving that he is still at the top of his game.
DeForest Buckner still leads the Indianapolis Colts with power and purpose
The Indianapolis Colts have depended significantly on DeForest Buckner since 2020.
Buckner, along with teammate Grover Stewart, has formed a strong defensive line.
DeForest Buckner received a 73.9 run defense PFF grade during the 2024 season and was among the top 11 defensive linemen out of 219 league players.
Grover Stewart received a 78.7 grade, and the pair were among the most efficient defensive pairs. Even though DeForest Buckner had not missed a game in over three years before 2024, his return after injury showed his dedication and strength.
The Indianapolis Colts are counting on both DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart to lead the team's defense again in the 2025 NFL season.
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