DB · Washington Commanders
Phillip Buchanon
Age 45 · 180 cm (5'11") · 86 kg · Born Sep 19, 1980 · Miami
NFL career
2002
debut year
2011
last season
10
seasons
#31
jersey
College: Miami
2002 NFL Draft
Rd 1
round
#17
overall pick
OAK
drafted by
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2002 to 2010 · 116 games.
Defense
304solo tackles
1.5sacks
20INTs
4def TDs
Stats by season
9 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Defense
| Year | Team | G | Tackles | Sacks | Int | Def TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Oakland Raiders | 6 | 18 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | Las Vegas Raiders | 16 | 36 | 0.0 | 6 | 2 |
| 2004 | Las Vegas Raiders | 14 | 43 | 0.5 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 | Houston Texans | 10 | 26 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 14 | 16 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 15 | 53 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 14 | 43 | 0.0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 | Detroit Lions | 12 | 36 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Washington Commanders | 15 | 33 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 |
Games during career · Washington Commanders
Most recent results for the franchise while Phillip Buchanon was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
L
L
W
L
L
W
L
L
10–34 @ Eagles
2011-17 · Jan 1, 2012 · REGULAR
L
26–33 vs Vikings
2011-16 · Dec 24, 2011 · REGULAR
W
23–10 @ Giants
2011-15 · Dec 18, 2011 · REGULAR
L
27–34 vs Patriots
2011-14 · Dec 11, 2011 · REGULAR
L
19–34 vs Jets
2011-13 · Dec 4, 2011 · REGULAR
W
23–17 @ Seahawks
2011-12 · Nov 27, 2011 · REGULAR
L
24–27 vs Cowboys
2011-11 · Nov 20, 2011 · REGULAR
L
9–20 @ Dolphins
2011-10 · Nov 13, 2011 · REGULAR
Other "Buchanon" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
10-year career
First-round pick
External profiles
Miami alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended Miami.
David Blay Jr.
DT · 2026 · Patriots
Andy Borregales
K · 2025 · Patriots
Anthony Campbell
DT · 2025 · Packers
Cade McDonald
WR · 2025 · Browns
Cam Ward
QB · 2025 · Titans
Damien Martinez
RB · 2025 · Packers
Elijah Arroyo
TE · 2025 · Seahawks
Francisco Mauigoa
LB · 2025 · Jets
Jalen Rivers
OT · 2025 · Bengals
Reid Holskey
OT · 2025 · Giants
2002 NFL Draft · Round 1 class
Other players selected in the same round.
#1
#2
#3
#4
#4
#4
#4
#4
#4
#4
#4
#4
David Carr
QB · HOU
#2
Julius Peppers
DE · CAR
#3
Joey Harrington
QB · DET
#4
Mike Williams
DB · BUF
#4
Mike Williams
WR · BUF
#4
Mike Williams
G · BUF
#4
Mike Williams
WR · BUF
#4
Mike Williams
WR · BUF
#4
Mike Williams
WR · BUF
#4
Mike Williams
TE · BUF
#4
Mike Williams
FB · BUF
#4
Mike Williams
DB · BUF
DB peers of the era
Other DBs who debuted within five seasons of Phillip Buchanon.
Ahmad Brooks
Debut 2002 · #47 · Bills
Andre Lott
Debut 2002 · #41 · Steelers
Andrew Davison
Debut 2002 · #29 · Cowboys
Brian Gray
Debut 2002 · #47 · Lions
Brian Leigeb
Debut 2002 · #40 · Colts
Brian Russell
Debut 2002 · #42 · Texans
Brian Williams
Debut 2002 · #29 · Giants
Bruce Branch
Debut 2002 · #20 · Commanders
Born on September 19
Wally Hilgenberg
1942 · Minnesota Vikings
David Ray
1944 · Los Angeles Rams
Larry Brown
1947 · Washington Commanders
Nat Moore
1951 · Miami Dolphins
Bob Thornbladh
1952 · Kansas City Chiefs
Jimmy Edwards
1952 · Minnesota Vikings
Reggie Williams
1954 · Cincinnati Bengals
Dave Stalls
1955 · Las Vegas Raiders