Brentson Buckner
Brentson André Buckner is an American professional football coach and former defensive tackle. He previously served as an assistant coach for the Arizona Cardinals, Oakland Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Playing career
College career
Buckner played college football at Clemson University, and was a first-team All-ACC selection in his senior year. In addition to ranking fourth all-time in school history with 46 tackles for a loss, he also set a school record with a 1,220 pound lift on a leg sled.National Football League
Pittsburgh Steelers
Buckner was selected in the second round of the 1994 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. After missing the first three games of the season, he played in the last 13, and started both playoff games. During one game against the Buffalo Bills, he blocked a field goal. The following season, he was a regular starter for the Steelers, and was an integral part of the defense that led them to Super Bowl XXX against the Dallas Cowboys.Cincinnati Bengals
In 1997, Buckner was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs during the offseason. He was picked up by the Cincinnati Bengals before the 1997 NFL season. He missed two games that season with an injury suffered against the Steelers, his former team.San Francisco 49ers
In 1998, Buckner signed with the San Francisco 49ers. He notched his third career blocked field goal against the team he would later play for, the Carolina Panthers. He played with the Niners for three seasons.Carolina Panthers
In 2001, Buckner signed with the Carolina Panthers, pairing up with Julius Peppers, Mike Rucker and Kris Jenkins to form what many experts called the most dominating front four defensive line in football. The four led the Panthers defense to Super Bowl XXXVIII against the New England Patriots.On March 1, 2006, Buckner was released by the Panthers.