Buck Buchanan

Position:
Kicker/Punter
Height:
5-11
Weight:
185
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Longview, Texas
High School:
Marshall HS

Chosen as the punter for the East Texas Preseason Dream Team prior to senior season.
Named the District 9-5A Division II Special Teams Player of the Year and Defensive first team all-district as a senior
First team all-conference and all-district kicker and punter and honorable mention all-state as a junior.
Honorable mention all-conference and special teams MVP as a sophomore.
One of only three freshmen invited to Kicking World National Showcase in 2018 and one of only 102 invited to the Showcase in 2020.
Was one of the top 12 kickers at the Kohls National Kicking Showcase in summer of 2020. Ranked the No. 17 kicking in the country by Kohl’s
Member of National Honor Society, FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), and the “A” Honor Roll. Earned the citizenship award from Marshall High School.
Personal: Owns his own business making custom duck calls.
4-year letter-winner under head coach Jake Griedl.
Lettered in basketball the last five years and in track the last three years.
Rivals.com 3-star
247sports.com 3-star
Ranked as the 8^th best kicker in the country by 247sports.com
Chose Tech over SMU, Air Force and Yale

“Buck Buchanan is a kicker and a punter from East Texas who has an extremely strong leg. He has the ability to flip the field both punting as well as on kickoffs with touchbacks. He is an extremely accurate placekicker. He played safety for his high school team. He is a kid with a lot of athletic ability.” – Head Coach Sonny Cumbie