2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Brett Buckman, WR, UConn

• Name: Brett Buckman
• Position: Wide Receiver
• College: UConn
• Height: 6’1
• Weight: 200
• Twitter: Brettbuckman
• Instagram: Brettbuckman_

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft? 

I’m an extremely cerebral player with a high football IQ, allowing me to read defenses and anticipate plays before they happen.  I pair that with my quickness and reliable hands, recording 112 career receptions with just 6 drops. I am a consistent playmaker who wins with separation, awareness, and execution. 

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

I will be the most physical blocker on your team, giving maximum effort on every play and embracing any role that helps the team win

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be? 

Organizations dedicated to spreading the Gospel and bringing people closer to Christ. 

Who was your role model? 

My mother

Who is your favorite NFL team?

New York Giants

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Joe Fagnano 

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

Losing in competition

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Coach Alex Wood

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome? 

I was barely recruited out of high school, with just one opportunity as a preferred walk-on at the University of Delaware. I embraced the challenge, earned a full scholarship, and proved I belonged. That drive pushed me to transfer to a bigger school, continuing to chase my dreams and turn every obstacle into motivation. 

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

Roots Natural Kitchen

What is your favorite snack food? 

Apples with almond butter

What is your degree in? 

Bachelor’s degree in Health Behavioral Science and a minor in Strength and Conditioning

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA)

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why? 

Kobe Bryant, Cooper Kupp, Tom Brady. Kobe Bryant to talk about his mentality and approach to detail in everything. Cooper Kupp to pick his brains on football IQ, blocking, releases, and route running. Tom Brady to understand his football IQ, approach to film, and tendencies he would see in defenses as a whole and individual players. 

What is your biggest weakness?

At times I did not have enough patience at the LOS with releases. That has been one of my main focuses this offseason.