Michael Buckley

Pronunciation:   MY kul  BUCK lee

2024 (Redshirt Junior Season): Saw action in 11 games, and made a splash with eight catches for 113 yards … had a breakout game against Colorado State when UNM, down several receivers due to injuries, turned to him and he responded with a career-high seven receptions (on eight targets) for 90 yards … also returned a punt for four yards in that game … prior to that game, he had played seven career snaps on offense … only other catch came against Wyoming, for 13 yards.

2023 (Redshirt Sophomore Season): Did not see any action.

2022 (Redshirt Freshman Season): Missed the season with an injury.

2021 (Freshman Season): Played in one game, earning a redshirt … returned a kickoff 32 yards against Utah State on his only touch.

High School: Played three seasons of football at Santa Margarita High School in California after spending his freshman year at Instituto Peninsular in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico … played for coach Anthony Rouzier … as a senior he finished in the top three in the Trinity League with 17 catches for 349 yards and six touchdowns … named First Team All-Trinity League.

Personal: Moved to the United States by himself at age 16 in order to pursue his passion to play football … parents are John and Blanca Buckley … birthday is July 26, 2002 … speaks fluent English and Spanish.