Former Tiger officially joins Jaguars’ staff

A former Clemson standout has officially joined the Jacksonville Jaguars’ coaching staff. The Jaguars announced Thursday that their 2022 coaching staff has been finalized and formally announced former Tiger and veteran NFL defensive line coach Brentson Buckner as their new defensive line coach. Buckner spent the last two seasons in Arizona as the Cardinals’ defensive […]

Jaguars reportedly hiring former Clemson standout

A former Clemson standout is reportedly joining the Jacksonville Jaguars’ coaching staff. The Jaguars are hiring former Tiger and veteran NFL defensive line coach Brentson Buckner, according to Pro Football Network Insider Aaron Wilson. Buckner spent the last two seasons in his second stint as the defensive line coach for the Cardinals after previously holding […]

Clemson, NFL legacy prospect updates recruitment

Chandler (Ariz.) defensive end Brandon Buckner, the son of former Clemson and NFL defensive lineman Brentson Buckner, continues to draw interest from the Tigers and a bunch of other big-time college football programs. The Clemson Insider caught up with Brandon, a class of 2021 prospect, to get the latest on his recruitment. The 6-foot-2, 235-pound […]

Catching up with Clemson legacy DL recruit

Standout Clemson legacy recruit Brandon Buckner is receiving plenty of interest from college football programs. But right now, the class of 2021 defensive end from Chandler (Ariz.) is more focused on preparing for his junior season rather than the recruiting process. “Everything is going great,” he told The Clemson Insider recently. “Been putting in a […]

Legacy recruit enjoyed being back at Clemson for Swinney Camp

The son of former standout Clemson and NFL defensive lineman Brentson Buckner returned to Clemson for the Dabo Swinney Camp last week. Chandler (Ariz.) 2021 defensive end Brandon Buckner camped at Clemson on Wednesday. He made the trip to campus with his mother and grandmother as well as a close friend, Cornelius (N.C.) Hough 2021 […]

Clemson legacy recruit hoping for offer from Tigers

The son of a former Clemson football great will soon return to campus after attending the Orange & White spring game last month. Chandler (Ariz.) 2021 defensive lineman Brandon Buckner told The Clemson Insider he plans to participate in the Dabo Swinney Camp in June. “I’ll be in Clemson for the day camp in the […]

Son of former Tiger hopes to follow in dad’s footsteps

Among the prospects that visited Clemson for the spring game last weekend was Chandler (Ariz.) 2021 defensive lineman Brandon Buckner, the son of former Clemson and NFL defensive lineman Brentson Buckner. “I really liked the atmosphere,” Brandon told The Clemson Insider. “My parents both went there. That’s how they met, and it just felt like […]

Buckner loves coaching

Former Clemson defensive tackle Brentson Buckner loves college football. He especially loves to watch his Tigers play on Saturday afternoons. It’s a time for him to get away for three hours and just be a fan of the game. On Sundays, where Buckner spent 12 seasons playing in the NFL, he cannot afford to be […]

The greatest ride of his life

In Super Bowl XXX, Brentson Buckner played in front of 76,347 fans at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. In Super Bowl XXXVIII, as a member of the Carolina Panthers, he played in front of 71,525 fans at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. However, playing on Super Sunday, […]

Swinney’s football camp speaks for itself

Former Clemson defensive tackle Brentson Buckner says there is one reason why he brings his son Brandan to Dabo Swinney’s Football Camp, even though he has to fly across country to do so. It’s Dabo Swinney. “I want him to come down here and get good coaching,” said Buckner, who is entering his fourth season […]