Michael Buchanan (gridiron football) explained

Michael Buchanan
Number:99
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:January 24, 1991
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:255
High School:Flossmoor (IL) Homewood-Flossmoor
College:Illinois
Draftyear:2013
Draftround:7
Draftpick:226
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:11
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:2.0
Pfr:BuchMi00
Cfl:michael-buchanan/161626/

Michael Anthony Buchanan, Jr. (born January 24, 1991) is an American former professional football defensive end. He was selected by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 2013 NFL draft. He played college football at Illinois.[1] [2]

Early life

He attended Homewood-Flossmoor High School. He was selected to the Champaign News-Gazette All-State team.[3] He was a four-star recruit according to Rivals.com. He also was ranked as the 14th defensive end prospect nationally by Rivals.com. He was ranked as the 59th overall prospect in the Midwest by SuperPrep. He also was ranked as a top-100 defensive end overall prospect by ESPNU. He chose Illinois over Purdue and Vanderbilt.

College career

He was selected to the Second-team All-Big Ten in 2011 and 2012 seasons. In his senior season, he was selected to the Illinois Fighting Illini's Outstanding Defensive Player and Defensive Lineman at annual postseason banquet.

Professional career

New England Patriots

Buchanan was drafted in the seventh round (226th overall) by the New England Patriots of the NFL.[4] The Patriots originally obtained the selection used to draft Buchanan in a trade that sent Aqib Talib to the Patriots. During the two years with the Patriots, Buchanan played in 18 games recording 9 tackles, five quarterback hits, and 2 sacks.[5] [6] On October 6, 2014, Buchanan was placed on Injured reserve for the rest of the 2014 season including the Patriots win over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX.[7]

Buffalo Bills

On June 2, 2015, the NFL's Buffalo Bills announced the signing of defensive end/linebacker Michael Buchanan.[8] On August 31, 2015, he was released by the Bills.[9]

BC Lions

On October 13, 2015, Buchanan was signed to the practice roster of the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). On November 10, 2015, he was released by the Lions.

Toronto Argonauts

On July 17, 2016, Buchanan was signed as a free agent by the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL.[10] In August 2016, the team released Buchanan.[11]

Edmonton Eskimos

Buchanan was signed to the practice roster of the Edmonton Eskimos on August 23, 2016.[12] He played in five games for the Eskimos in 2016.[13] He was released on February 23, 2017.[14]

Personal life

He is the son of Michael Buchanan Sr., and Lolita Jordan.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Underhill . Nick . April 27, 2013 . New England Patriots draft DE Michael Buchanan and LB Steve Beauharnais in 7th round . January 17, 2024 . MassLive.com . en-US.
  2. Web site: April 27, 2013 . Patriots Add Another Pass Rusher With Michael Buchanan in Seventh Round . January 17, 2024 . NESN.com . en-US.
  3. Web site: Illinois Fighting Illini Profile . fightingillini.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130810112424/http://www.fightingillini.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/michael_buchanan_402393.html . August 10, 2013 .
  4. Web site: 2013 NFL Draft Listing . May 15, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  5. Web site: Michael Buchanan 2013 Game Log . January 17, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  6. Web site: Michael Buchanan 2014 Game Log . January 17, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  7. Web site: Kyed . Doug . October 6, 2014 . Patriots Waive Joe Vellano, Place Michael Buchanan On Injured Reserve . January 17, 2024 . NESN.com . en-US.
  8. Web site: June 2, 2015 . Bills sign DE/LB Michael Buchanan . January 17, 2024 . BuffaloBills.com . en-US.
  9. Web site: Fairburn . Matthew . August 31, 2015 . Buffalo Bills release running back Fred Jackson . January 17, 2024 . Syracuse.com . en.
  10. Web site: July 20, 2016 . Toronto Argonauts bring back QB Adrian McPherson . January 17, 2024 . Sportsnet.ca. Canadian Press . en.
  11. Web site: August 16, 2016 . Argonauts release Buchanan . January 17, 2024 . Toronto Argonauts . en.
  12. Web site: Eskimos veteran receiver detail-oriented . edmontonjournal.com . August 23, 2016 . May 30, 2024 . Hills, Jason.
  13. Web site: Michael Buchanan . statscrew.com . May 30, 2024.
  14. Web site: ESKIMOS TRANSACTION . goelks.com . February 23, 2017 . May 30, 2024.