Jordan Buckley
Jordan Buckley is a three-star recruit from Aurora, IL, out of Batavia (No. 1,581 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Western Michigan's 9 games this season.
Where Buckley comes from
- Aurora, IL
- Batavia
- Batavia is about 150 miles from Waldo Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,581 in the 2024 class.
- On the Western Michigan roster since 2024
Where Buckley fits
Western Michigan lists 28 defensive linemen this season.
Western Michigan defensive linemen with a game this season
Western Michigan is 6-3. Next: at Akron, Tue Nov 10.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Batavia
Also from Aurora, IL
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Lance Taylor
Pass share
33.7%
202 pass / 397 run
Plays / game
66.6
9 games
Team sack rate
6.1%
231 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Western Michigan -- now projected as a quality contributor on the defensive line.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Western Michigan has produced 6 All-Conference defensive linemen. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. Marshawn Kneeland went on to the NFL out of this room (2024).
Three seasons at Western Michigan
- 2026 Western Michigan TaylorYear 3 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portal
- 2025 Western Michigan TaylorYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Western Michigan TaylorYear 1 · Games –
- High school BataviaBatavia, IL · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,581 in the 2024 class. Signed with Western Michigan.Also from Batavia: Tyler Jansey (Wisconsin), Jack Sadowsky (Northwestern) and Ryan Boe (Northwestern).
Moves
- Entered the transfer portal from Western Michigan, Jan 2, 2026.
2024
- Signed with Western MichiganThree-star, out of Batavia
2026
- Entered the portalfrom Western Michigan
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Lance Taylor.
In the portal · 2026
In transfer portal