Brentson Buckner finalizing deal with Arizona Cardinals

by TigerNet Staff - Thursday, January 24, 2013 10:48 AM

Brentson Buckner
Pos: DT Height: 6-3 Weight: 315 Hometown: Columbus, GA (Carver HS) Years Played: 1990 - 1993

According to the Charlotte Observer, former Clemson DT Brentson BucknerBrentson Buckner
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#89 6-3, 315
Columbus, GA
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“It’s a big jump but I was blessed with the years of playing in the NFL, coaching high school kids and even the little time with the (indoor football team) Charlotte Speed has really helped me build everything together,” Buckner said.

“In Pittsburgh, the coaches let me see what a coach’s life is. I was in every personnel meeting, breaking down film, putting down practice plans. They exposed me to so much and it was just natural.”

Since retiring from the NFL in 2005, Buckner has been a defensive coordinator and a head coach at Charlotte high schools and also the head coach of the Speed, which folded before he was able to coach the first game.

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