BLACK SOCIAL HISTORY Deone Ariel Bucannon (pronounced DAY-own) (born August 30, 1992) is an American football safety for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Cardinals in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washington State.
Early years
Bucannon attended Vanden High School in Fairfield, California. As a senior, he recorded 107 tackles, including four sacks, and had two interceptions and two fumble recoveries. He also 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. He garnered his second-straight SCAC Defensive Player of the Year honor, in addition to all-league and all-city honors. In his junior year, he totaled 140 tackles, three sacks, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries, winning his first Solano County Athletic Conference Player of the Year award and being named All-CIF Sac-Joaquin Section and City Defensive Player of the Year.
Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated as the 45th best safety prospect of his class.[1]
College career
Bucannon attended Washington State University from 2010 to 2013.[2][3] As a senior in 2013, he was a First team All-Pac-12 and first-team All-American selection.[4][5][6] He finished his career with 384 tackles and 15 interceptions.
Professional career
Bucannon was considered one of the top safety prospects for the 2014 NFL Draft.[7][8] He was selected by the Arizona Cardinals as the 27th pick of the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft.[9]
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