The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2008 Football Roster
Roster
Dan Buckner
- Position:
- WR
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 215
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Allen, Texas
- High School:
- Allen
· Career statistics
· 2008 season highlights video
Three-year receiver who appeared in 26 games, including eight starts ... transferred to Arizona after his sophomore season ... posted 50 receptions for 526 yards (10.5 ypc) and six TDs for his career ... appeared in 14 games at wide receiver, including eight starts, in 2009 ... compiled 45 receptions for 442 yards and four TDs ... appeared in 12 games at wide receiver as a true freshman, catching five passes for 84 yards and two TDs ... enrolled at UT in January '08 and competed in spring drills ... a prep All-American and all-state performer ... a member of ESPN's top 150 national prospects ... a member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll (Spring 2009).
SOPHOMORE (2009)
Appeared in 14 games at wide receiver, including eight starts ... made 45 receptions for 442 yards and four TDs ... posted five receptions and 62 yards, including a 30-yard reception, against ULM ... registered career-highs with six receptions and 86 yards, including a season-long 33-yard TD reception, at Wyoming ... equaled a career-high with six receptions for 75 yards and a TD against Texas Tech ... named team's Most Productive Performer on offense for his performance ... caught a career-high two TD passes and gained 71 yards on six catches versus UTEP ... notched six receptions for 39 yards against Colorado ... hauled in five receptions for 48 yards at Baylor ... posted two receptions for 19 yards at Texas A&M ... caught three passes for 14 yards versus No. 21 Nebraska ... notched a reception and converted a two-point play in the BCS Championship game against No. 1 Alabama.
FRESHMAN (2008)
Appeared in 12 games at wide receiver ... caught five passes for 84 yards and two TDs ... hauled in his first career reception and TD, a 12-yard catch, at UTEP ... notched a reception against Arkansas ... recorded a 10-yard catch at Colorado ... caught a career-long 51-yard TD pass against No. 11 Missouri ... notched a reception at No. 7 Texas Tech.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Tom Westerberg at Allen H.S. ... a prep All-American and all-state performer ... started in the 2008 U.S. Army All-America Bowl and tallied three catches for 28 yards, including a nine-yard TD ... rated as the sixth-best wide receiver and 17th overall prospect on ESPN's top 150 national list ... a member of Rivals top 100 national prospects ... a first-team member of Dave Campbell's Super Team ... a three-year letterman and starter at wide receiver who helped his team to a 23-3 record over his last two seasons ... posted 2,511 yards on 146 receptions (17.2 ypc) and 33 TDs during his career ... a first-team 5A all-state selection by The Associated Press and the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior ... also named all-district 9-5A and all-area ... helped lead the Allen Eagles to a 10-1 record and a second-straight district title by pulling in 53 receptions for 1,012 yards (19.1 ypc) and 17 TDs ... notched a career-high 215 yards on eight catches, including a 53-yard TD, in a 56-49 victory over Berkner ... had 133 yards on eight catches and three TDs in a 35-26 victory over Plano ... garnered first-team all-district 9-5A and all-area honors as a junior ... had 72 catches for 1,154 yards (16.0 ypc) and 13 TDs, while helping his team to the district championship and a 13-2 season ... voted second-team all-district as a sophomore ... recorded 21 receptions for 345 yards (16.4 ypc) and three TDs ... also participated in basketball as a freshman and sophomore.
PERSONAL
Born in Plano, Texas ... moved to Allen at age two ... enrolled in the college of education ... a member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll (Spring 2009) ... worked with children in a special education program ... enjoys playing video games.
THE BUCKNER FILE
During pregame, I like to: Dance
Favorite TV channel: Disney Channel
Favorite TV show: Comic View
I can[apos]t believe I watch: Hannah Montana
Favorite movie: Next Friday
Favorite actor: Dave Chapelle
Sports hero: Jerry Rice
Favorite superhero: Green Lantern
Favorite CD: Lil[apos] Wayne: Tha Carter 3
Nobody knows I can: Sleep through anything
Favorite video game: Rainbow Six
I came to Texas because: It felt like home
