Donald Buckram

Donald Ray Buckram, Jr. (born February 9, 1988) is an American football coach and former running back.[1] He played college football for the UTEP Miners football team. In 2009, he led Conference USA in rushing with 1,594 yards and 18 touchdowns, including 262 yards in a win over the #14 ranked University of Houston Cougars.[2][3] In December 2009, he was named a Fourth team All-American by Phil Steele.[4][5]

Donald Ray Buckram Jr.
No. 3
PositionRunning back
MajorElectronic Media
Personal information
Born:February 9, 1988 (1988-02-09) (age 35)
Fort Hood, Texas
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolCopperas Cove High School, Copperas Cove, Texas
Career highlights and awards
Led CUSA in rushing in 2009

In July 2011, he was released by the Cleveland Browns after failing a physical.[6]

He now coaches Running backs at Copperas Cove High School with Head Coach Jason Hammett.[7]

See also

References

  1. Donald Buckram UTEP Athletics
  2. Mandel, Stewart (October 4, 2009). "Stewart Mandel: Gators' first test, Clausen's Heisman chances". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
  3. Donald Buckram at ESPN.com
  4. "Buckram Tabbed Fourth Team All-American By Phil Steele'". The University of Texas at El Paso Athletics. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
  5. "Buckram rushes for the Miners and El Paso aiming for the NFL". Borderzine. July 9, 2010.
  6. Abc-7, Kvia (28 July 2011). "Former UTEP Running Back Donald Buckram Released by Browns". KVIA.
  7. "Cove football players recognized during annual banquet | Copperas Cove Leader Press". www.coveleaderpress.com. March 3, 2020.
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