Career
He played college football at the University of Arizona, and before that for the University of Texas at Austin where he played in the 2010 British Computer Society National Championship Game. Arizona Cardinals
On April 27, 2013, he signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent following the 2013 NFL Draft. He was released on September 21, 2013.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On September 24, 2013, he was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers" practice squad.
Ottawa Redblacks
Buckner signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on October 7, 2014. Buckner dressed for 2 games with the RedBlacks, but did not catch any passes.
Calgary Stampeders
On January 15, 2015, the Ottawa RedBlacks traded LB Jasper Simmons and Dan Buckner to the Stampeders in exchange for WR Maurice Price. Arizona Rattlers
On July 8, 2015, Buckner was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League.
