Brentson Buckner was drafted No. 50 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 174 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #50
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1994
- NFL games
- 174
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 5113th at Clemson
The pick
How Brentson Buckner came off the board in 1994.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
174 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
- Games played
- 174
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 5113th among Clemson picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1631% of career value
- Final season
- 200511 years after the draft
Around pick 50
Who came off the board on either side of Brentson Buckner.
North Carolina
Nebraska
Houston
UL Monroe
Clemson in the 1994 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Clemson · 2× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#28
Trevor Pryce
DT · DEN · 1997
Clemson · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#16
Chester McGlockton
DT · LV · 1992
Clemson · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#17
Dexter Lawrence
DT · NYG · 2019
Clemson · 3× Pro Bowl
#22
William Perry
DT · CHI · 1985
Clemson
#13
Christian Wilkins
DT · MIA · 2019
Clemson
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brentson Buckner in the 1994 NFL Draft
Brentson Buckner is a Defensive tackle out of Clemson selected No. 50 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1994 NFL Draft. 174 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Brentson Buckner drafted?
Brentson Buckner was selected No. 50 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1994 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/brentson-buckner.
What college did Brentson Buckner play for?
Brentson Buckner played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Brentson Buckner's NFL career turn out?
174 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/brentson-buckner.