Texas wide receiver Buckner to transfer after arrest
Texas wide receiver Dan Buckner is looking for a new school
after his arrest on Thursday and subsequent announcement he will transfer.
Buckner was charged with criminal trespass and resisting arrest in College Station when he was asked to leave an apartment by an acquaintance and police and he refused.
The sophomore was third on the Longhorns with 45 receptions and totaled 442 yards with four touchdowns. He also had a two-point conversion catch in the national championship game against Alabama.
Buckner was expected to have a larger role in the offense with top wide receiver Jordan Shipley finishing his career. Now new quarterback Garrett Gilbert will enter next season without two of the team's top returning receivers.
"I've really enjoyed my time at Texas, but we've talked about my situation and I think it is best for me to get a fresh start and transfer to another school," Buckner said. "I will miss all of my teammates, but will be keeping up with everyone and always cheering on the Longhorns."
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