Willie Buchanon

Willie Buchanon

Infobox NFLretired


position=Cornerback
number=28
birthdate=birth date and age|1950|11|4
Oceanside, California
debutyear=1977
finalyear=1982
draftyear=1972
draftround=1
draftpick=7
college=San Diego State
teams=
* Green Bay Packers (1972-1978)
* San Diego Chargers (1979-1982)
stat1label=Interceptions
stat1value=28
stat2label=INT yards
stat2value=278
stat3label=Touchdowns
stat3value=2
nfl=BUC276857
highlights=
* 3x Pro Bowl selection (1973, 1974, 1978)
* 1x All-Pro selection (1978)
* 1972 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
HOF=
CollegeHOF=

Willie James Buchanon (born November 4, 1950 in Oceanside, California) was a graduate of Oceanside High School and San Diego State University.

He was a cornerback for the National Football League Green Bay Packers and was defensive rookie of the year in 1972 and a three-time Pro Bowl Player. He finished his career with his hometown San Diego Chargers, retiring with 28 career interceptions and 15 fumble recoveries. He is now a realtor in San Diego and his son William Buchanon plays wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders and won a national championship with the University of Southern California Trojans.


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