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Mario Buford Nebraska
File CB-326 · National rank 2752 · 2028 class

Mario Buford

#31· Nebraska ·CB ·So ·2028 Draft · Chicago, Ill.
6'0"Height 185 lbWeight
RepresentationYoung Buck Management Confirmed
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Mario Buford is a sophomore defensive back who sits in a reserve role for Nebraska. A high-upside, high-ceiling defender, he profiles as a dependable college contributor.
Agent / Representation
Status Represented Confirmed
AgencyYoung Buck Management
NotesRepresentation — Young Buck Management.
Verified2026-07-20
Board Standing
#326 CB / 1642
#2752 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

4★ DB; depth. 8 tkl, 0 sk at Nebraska (2024).

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CB Keys 2024 · Nebraska
8
Tot
Better than 39% of 935 CBs
0
INT
Better than 35% of 899 CBs
1
PD
Better than 47% of 920 CBs
Recruiting
★★★★
Stars
#395
National
#31
Position
#58
State
High SchoolDeSoto (Texas)
HometownChicago, Ill.
Offers29 schools view →
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