* 2009 The Sports Network FCS Preseason All-America third team

* 2009 All-Missouri Valley Football Conference Preseason team

* 2009 Phil Steele’s College Preview Preseason All-MVFC first team

* 2008 Phil Steele’s College Preview Preseason All-MVFC first team

* 2007 The Sports Network FCS All-America team honorable mention

* All-Great West Football Conference first team (coaches)

* All-GWFC second team (media)

Big, strong physical offensive lineman who has proven to be a consistent player ... Made switch from offensive tackle to offensive guard during spring ball ... Named to the 2009 Sports Network FCS Preseason All-America thrid team ... Landed spot on the 2009 all-Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason team ... Worked his way into the offensive line rotation as a redshirt freshman and into the starting lineup ... Has played in all 33 games during career including 22 starting assignments ... Continues to work hard to improve technique  and increase strength ... 2008 SEASON (JUNIOR): Started in all 11 games... Part of offensive line that allowed NDSU to rank 17th in rushing offense and 21st in sacks allowed in NCAA Division I FCS ... Honorable mention on the all-Missouri Valley Football Conference team ... 2007 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Started in all 11 games ... Important part of offensive line that helped the Bison rank No. 3 in scoring, No. 5 in total offense and No. 13 in rushing offense nationally ... NDSU tied for first in tackles for loss allowed in the NCAA Division I FCS ... 2006 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in all 11 games last season ... 2005 SEASON (REDSHIRT):  Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Belfield High School ... Two-time all-state and all-conference performer for head coach Dana Quenzer ... Participated in the MonDak Prep Bowl and North Dakota Shrine Game following the 2004 season ... Also played basketball and was a state shot put champion ... PERSONAL: Born February 5, 1987 ... Son of Ernie and Nell Buckman ... Wife’s name is Jenn ... College major is community sports ... Lists hunting and paintball as his hobbies ... Family includes four brothers.