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DT · Colts · #99

DeForest Buckner

Age 33 · Year 12 pro · 6'7" · 295 lbs

Indianapolis Colts
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91Overall
46Tackles
6Sacks
0Interceptions
His season
Week 18 · vs the Jets, lost 27-44Tackles 46Sacks 6Interceptions 0Awareness 97Tackle 95Play Recognition 95Pursuit 91Strength 90Relentless · X-FactorDouble Or Nothing · EliteInside Stuff · SilverPass Committed · AbilityContract 5 of 6 years left

Abilities and Traits

1 X-Factor · 3 Superstar
X-Factor

Relentless

The most tenacious defenders beat their blocks by sheer force of will. When they enter the zone, their rush move attempts are free.

Superstar abilities

Double Or Nothing

Pass rushers with this ability must spend twice as much stamina to perform a move but are granted dominant wins. Upgrades with PMV, STA, and STR.

Inside Stuff

Defenders with this ability have improved run shed moves and disengage angles for a better chance at stopping inside run plays. Upgrades with BSH, POW, and TAK.

silver

Pass Committed

Defenders with this ability will win pass blocks when they correctly use the Guess Play adjustment to predict a pass. Incorrect guesses will result in a loss. Upgrades with FMV, PMV, and AWR.

Empty ability slotLocked until 95 OVR

Contract

Years left
5 of 6
Salary
$61.15M
Counts this season
$19.28M
Bonus
$84.05M
Saved if released
$3.03M
Dead money if released
$70.45M

Bio

Height
6'7"
Weight
295 lbs
Age
33
Experience
11 years
College
Oregon
Draft
Rd 1, Pick 7

Career

In this league
Defense · 28 games
78 tackles · 16 sacks · 0 interceptions

Physical

99 is the top
Speed73
Acceleration75
Agility80
Strength90
Jumping80
Awareness97

Skills

DT ratings
Power Moves78
Finesse Moves87
Block Shed89
Tackle95
Hit Power86
Pursuit91
Play Recognition95

Season Stats

Season 2027
Defense28 games
46Tackles
6Sacks
0Interceptions
0Forced fumbles

Game log

Every game on record