IRVING, Texas – DeForest Buckner grew up in Waianae, Hawaii, about 30 miles from Honolulu on the west coast of Oahu. He attended the Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium as a fan while starring at nearby Punahou High School.
One day, perhaps the 22-year-old defensive lineman returns home as an NFL all-star.
First things first: Buckner is simply looking for an NFL home. On Tuesday, he continued his pre-draft audition with an official visit to Valley Ranch to meet Cowboys coaches and staff. The Cowboys are expected to conduct the bulk of their 30 allotted national visits over the next week.