Steve Buxton (born December 23, 1961) is a former

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in the

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(NFL). He played

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. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the eighth round of the 1985 NFL Draft. Buxton was also drafted in the 5th round with the 63rd overall pick in the 1985 USFL Draft by the Birmingham Stallions. Buxton is the only player from Sullivan, Illinois to ever be drafted into the NFL. Buxton lettered all four years at Indiana State from 1981 to 1984. While at Indiana State Buxton was a part of the

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and

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Sycamore I-AA playoff teams. In 2002 the 1984 Indiana State Sycamores football team was inducted into the Indiana State University Athletics Hall of Fame.

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1961 births Living people People from Sullivan, Illinois Players of American football from Illinois Indiana State Sycamores football players American football offensive tackles {{offensive-lineman-1960s-stub