Deone Ariel Bucannon was born on August 30,1992 and is a former American football linebacker.
21 Facts About Deone Bucannon
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Deone Bucannon was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft.
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Deone Bucannon caught 20 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown on offense, and led Vanden to the second round of the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division III playoffs.
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Deone Bucannon garnered his second-straight SCAC Defensive Player of the Year honor, in addition to all-league and all-city honors.
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Deone Bucannon finished his career with 384 tackles and 15 interceptions.
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Deone Bucannon was considered one of the top safety prospects for the 2014 NFL Draft.
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Deone Bucannon was selected by the Arizona Cardinals as the 27th pick of the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
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On June 5,2014, Deone Bucannon signed a four-year, $7.7 million contract with a $3.92 million signing bonus and $6.23 million guaranteed.
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Deone Bucannon began his first season starting as the strong safety.
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Deone Bucannon was listed as the "$LB" or Money linebacker on the Cardinal's depth chart.
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Green the previous game, Deone Bucannon was fined $23,152 for a hit on a defenseless receiver.
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On December 20,2015, Deone Bucannon intercepted Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford and returned it for a 39-yard touchdown, marking the first touchdown in his career.
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In 16 starts of 2015, Deone Bucannon recorded 112 tackles, three sacks, two fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles, three passes defended, and an interception returned for a touchdown.
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Deone Bucannon started 13 games in 2016, recording 91 tackles and four passes defensed before being placed on injured reserve on December 13,2016 with an ankle injury.
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In 2018, Deone Bucannon played in 13 games with six starts, recording a career-low 38 tackles, one sack, and a forced fumble.
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On March 13,2019, Deone Bucannon signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one year $2.5 million contract.
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On October 22,2019, Deone Bucannon signed with the New York Giants.
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On May 26,2020, Deone Bucannon signed with the Atlanta Falcons.
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On September 8,2020, Deone Bucannon was released and due to new COVID-19 roster management rules, was re-signed to the practice squad the next day.
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On January 6,2021, Deone Bucannon signed with the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Deone Bucannon was promoted to the active roster on January 19,2021.