Dan Buckner

Hometown: Allen, TX (Allen HS)

Height: 6'4"     Weight: 210

Position: WR

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Committed to Texas

The Skinny

Buckner is an early enrollee for the Texas Longhorns

The Analysis

As has been stated many times, the 2008 class is loaded will big, fast wide receivers. This future Longhorn fits the mold perfectly. He uses his huge wingspan to high point most passes. He uses tenacious ball skills and solid leaping ability to outwork defensive backs for most balls thrown his way. He will be a great red zone target. Buckner shows great body positioning and control; playing in traffic does not phase the big wideout.

He is at his best in the vertical passing game, using his size and leaping ability to beat smaller corners. He has really solid straight-line speed but will never be a slot-type, open-field playmaker. His will, though, make an immediate impact in the deep passing game and in the red zone.

Most of the time, Buckner’s physicality is a huge advantage. At times, however, he can be too physical. He will need to be careful when putting his hands on smaller defensive backs. Officials on the next level will not be as kind as the Texas high school zebras.

Buckner’s fabulous ball skills were on display in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl when he made a spectacular touchdown reception over Boubacar Cissoko.

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