Experienced UCLA defensive lineman with disruptive traits
Buckey enters UCLA’s 2026 season as a veteran defensive lineman with real size (6-5, 266/275) and a developmental profile that fits as a rotational edge/line player rather than a finished product. UCLA lists him as having appeared in 11 career games and notes he has been with the program since 2023, while EA’s 2026 ratings point to his best traits being strength, acceleration, tackling, block shedding, and pursuit. His value is straightforward: he brings length, effort, and functional run-defense disruption, making him a useful fit for a team that wants disciplined front-line depth with upside.[5][3][11]
