Versatile Illinois DE with NFL Pedigree (2013 Draft Class)
Buchanan was a productive Illinois defensive end who earned Second-team All-Big Ten honors in both 2011 and 2012, appearing in 46 career games with 32 starts and 161 tackles. The 6'6", 225-pound pass rusher impressed scouts with surprising athleticism for his lean frame and versatility—capable of playing traditional 4-3 DE or in more modern pass-rush roles. Selected 226th overall by New England in the 2013 NFL Draft and invited to the Senior Bowl, Buchanan represents a high-character prospect with the athleticism and positional flexibility teams seek in edge defenders.
