Since his arrival in Indianapolis, Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner has been arguably one of the league’s best players at his respective position amongst the AFC.
Pro Football Focus recently released a list ranking their top interior defenders ahead of the 2024 season. The Colts’ Buckner comes in at sixth overall, ranking just behind the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Cameron Heyward.
There’s a reason the Colts rewarded the two-time Pro Bowl selection with a two-year, $46 million contract extension back in April. Buckner has been a perennial defender for Indianapolis’ defensive line since being acquired via trade from the San Francisco 49ers prior to the 2020 season.