Throughout the buildup to the 2016 NFL Draft, DeForest Buckner was consistently one of the most popular names linked to the San Francisco 49ers.

Desired for his size, length, versatility and fit in the team's 3-4 defensive scheme, the 49ers jumped on Buckner with their top pick last Thursday night.

Here are five things to know about the man San Francisco hopes will help anchor its defensive front for many years to come.

He's reuniting with former Ducks

Buckner, although new to the NFL, will be around some familiar faces in the Bay Area to help ease the transition.

The defensive lineman played three seasons alongside Arik Armstead in Eugene. In 2014, the pair combined for 127 tackles, 18.5 for loss and nine quarterback hits.

The idea of those two larger-than-life athletes teaming up again has to sound nice to Chip Kelly and defensive line coach Jerry Azzinaro, both of whom were responsible for recruiting Buckner and Armstead to Oregon.