Inspired by his past and by his children, DeForest Buckner is a dedicated and vocal supporter of Colts' Kicking the Stigma campaign

DeForest Buckner is one of the toughest, most ruthless and intimidating players you'll see on a football field.

The defensive tackle, standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing 295 pounds, cuts an imposing figure, especially in full pads and a helmet. He's known around the NFL for his physicality and grit, and is widely recognized as one of the toughest men on the Colts' roster.

Off the field, though, Buckner gives a bit of a different impression. He's tough and determined, but he's also the guy that makes his teammates wear the Oregon Duck costume when their college teams lose to his alma mater, the guy that will crack jokes with reporters and the guy who sports a warm and friendly smile on his face more often than not.

He's the kind of leader that notices if a teammate seems out of sorts and m