Deone Bucannon

Deone Bucannon

31-Year-Old LinebackerLB
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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$Released by the Buccaneers in January of 2021.
Elevated from practice squad
LBTampa Bay Buccaneers
January 16, 2021
Bucannon was elevated from Tampa Bay's practice squad Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Bucannon suited up with the Bucs in the team's wild-card win against Washington, where he recorded 16 snaps on special teams. The linebacker will aim to contribute additional snaps in Sunday evening's divisional-round game against the Saints.
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Deone Bucannon's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 1"
 
Weight
211 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.49 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.26 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.96 sec
 
Vertical Jump
36.5 in
 
Broad Jump
125 in
 
Bench Press
19 reps
 
Hand Length
9.75 in
 
Arm Length
32.38 in
 
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IDP Analysis: Last-Minute Injury News and Updates
August 26, 2019
In preparation for late drafts and week 1 lineups, Jim Coventry gives an update on various IDP players including DeMarcus Lawrence, who will be a must-start if he’s on the field Week 1.
2019 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
July 26, 2019
Juan Blanco takes a look at the Buccaneers under the guidance of new coach Bruce Arians.
IDP Analysis: Week 17 Matchups
IDP Analysis: Week 17 Matchups
December 24, 2018
December 24, 2018
Jim Coventry likes Deone Bucannon and the rest of the Cardinals Linebackers against the Seahawks, who no doubt will be committed to running the football in the last game of the regular season.
NFL Reactions: Trying Times for Tom
December 16, 2018
Tom Brady is still at least very good, but after leading the Patriots to just 10 points against Pittsburgh it's fair to wonder if the 41-year-old is no longer great.
Gameday Injuries: Week 15
Gameday Injuries: Week 15
December 16, 2018
December 16, 2018
Juan Carlos Blanco guides you through a critical Week 15 injury report with the lowdown on the latest health outlook for key fantasy assets heading into Sunday morning.
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A safety in college, Bucannon has manned the dollar linebacker spot in the Cardinals defense the past four years, averaging 103.3 tackles per 16 games to date in his career. The key here is "to date." Bucannon missed seven total contests between 2016 and 2017 due to complications with his right ankle. In the middle of that stretch, he underwent surgery whose recovery lingered into last season. Alas, there are no apparent issues with the ankle as he changes roles in the new 4-3 defense under coach Steve Wilks. Previous the defensive coordinator of the Panthers, Wilks has assigned Bucannon to emulate All-Pro linebackers Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis. In the base defense, Bucannon will be stationed at the Will position (Davis) and move to the Mike (Kuechly) in nickel formations. The development is a good bet to boost Bucannon's standing in a contract year, assuming he stays healthy.
Bucannon has been a solid contributor to Arizona's defense, averaging just over 95 tackles in his first three seasons. Last year, Bucannon was on track to match his career-high 112 tackles from 2015, but a high-ankle sprain cost him the final three contests of the season, and he ended his year with 91 tackles to go along with four pass defensed and one fumble recovery. The former safety turned linebacker waited until May to undergo surgery on his injured ankle, a decision which could leave him on the physically unable to perform list to begin the season, which would force him to sit out until at least Week 6. To boot, the Cardinals used the 13th overall pick from April's draft on linebacker Haason Reddick, who figures to be the next man up should Bucannon be sidelined. If Reddick performs admirably, Bucannon may find himself in an unfamiliar spot -- on the sideline. All this considered, Bucannon, despite his consistent tackle numbers, seems like a bit of IDP risk even in the deepest of leagues.
He would probably play safety for any other team, but Arizona's innovative scheme carved out a hybrid inside linebacker spot for Bucannon, who proved highly effective in that role. Playing 995 snaps, Bucannon finished 2015 with 112 tackles (93 solo), three sacks and an interception. His lack of size (6-foot-1, 211 pounds) likely precludes the possibility of a tackle total above the 130 mark, but Bucannnon's defensive back athleticism and ballhawking skills give him unmatched upside in coverage, and five sacks in two years prove his effectiveness as a blitzer.
A 2014 first-round pick, Bucannon turned in a promising IDP rookie campaign last year. He split time at strong safety with Tony Jefferson but often played a linebacker-type role because of injuries to the Cardinals' defense. That allowed him to pile up 83 tackles on just 692 snaps. Bucannon's ability to pass for a linebacker bodes well for his tackle production, especially since he's likely to play significantly more snaps this season. At 6-1, 208, with sub-4.5 speed and 15 interceptions as a collegian at Washington State, Bucannon could be a standout source of interceptions, too.
At the midpoint of the preseason, Bucannon has yet to surpass second-year pro Tony Jefferson for the strong safety gig, but Tyrann Mathieu will be eased into action due to last December's knee ligament tears, ensuring a decent snap count as his rookie campaign commences. Bucannon, who is well-built at 6-1, 211 with 4.49 wheels and excellent jumping ability, couldn't have been much more productive than he was as a four-year starter at Washington State. He finished his career with 383 tackles in 49 games, good for an average of 7.8 tackles per contest. He also intercepted 15 passes in that span. As a fierce run defender with the ball skills to make plays in coverage, Bucannon has star potential as an IDP.
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Leaving Tampa Bay
LBFree Agent
January 11, 2021
Bucannon was waived by the Buccaneers on Monday.
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Elevated for Saturday
LBTampa Bay Buccaneers
January 8, 2021
Bucannon was elevated to Tampa Bay's active roster from the practice squad Friday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
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Inked to practice squad
LBFree Agent
September 8, 2020
Bucannon was added to the Falcons' practice squad Tuesday after being waived earlier in the day, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
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Links up with Atlanta
LBAtlanta Falcons
May 21, 2020
Bucannon has agreed to terms on a contract with the Falcons, William McFadden of the team's official site reports.
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Racks up 25 stops in 2019
LBNew York Giants
January 6, 2020
Bucannon recorded 25 tackles (15 solo) across nine contests in 2019.
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