2016 Football Roster
Roster
Buchanan, Baylen

Jersey Number 28
Baylen Buchanan
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 190
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Lawrenceville, Ga.
- High School:
- Peachtree Ridge
Bio
2019 – SENIOR
Did not play in any games after taking a medical redshirt following an offseason injury.2018 – JUNIOR
Started all 12 games … Versatile veteran defensive back who saw action at cornerback, safety and nickel back … Registered 49 tackles and four PBUs … Had seven tackles and a PBU that led to an interception and defensive score for UT against No. 1 Alabama … Made seven tackles against No. 21 Auburn … Forced the first fumble of his career and recovered the first fumble of his career with totaling three tackles against Missouri … Posted four tackles and a PBU in win over No. 11 Kentucky … Had five tackles against Georgia and Florida … Earned the second start of his career against West Virginia in the season opener, totaling four tackles and a PBU … Closed out the season with five tackles against Vanderbilt.2017 – SOPHOMORE
Made six appearances as a reserve defensive back … Recorded his first tackle of the season against Alabama … Finished with four tackles on the season.2016 – FRESHMAN
Saw action in all 13 games with one start … Tallied eight tackles against Alabama, including six solo stops … Made collegiate debut against Appalachian State … Against Ohio, made five tackles and had a PBU … Made first career start at South Carolina.HIGH SCHOOL
Consensus three-star recruit out of Peachtree Ridge High School where he played with current teammates Nigel Warrior and Deangelo Gibbs … PrepStar All-Southeast Region selection … Posted 32 tackles and had two interceptions and one fumble recovery as a senior in 2015 … Had 33 tackles to go along with one interceptions and one fumble recovery as a junior in 2014.PERSONAL
Full name is Baylen Avery Buchanan … Born June 19, 1998 … Son of Sheree Jones and Ray Buchanan … Father Ray starred at Louisville and played in the NFL with Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons and Oakland Raiders, earning All-Pro honors twice in 1994 and 1998 … Majoring in communications.FB | Cinematic Recap vs. Syracuse (8.30.25)
Tuesday, September 02
FB | Willie Martinez Press Conference (9.2.25)
Tuesday, September 02
FB | Joey Halzle Press Conference (9.2.25)
Tuesday, September 02
FB | Josh Heupel Press Conference (9.1.25)
Monday, September 01