Buffin was an All-District performer at Rowlett High, a Class 5A school located just outside Dallas, Texas. A couple major conference schools showed interest in Buffin, but told the youngster he would have to come as a walk-on and show he was deserving of a scholarship.
Navy, which has overlooked size in favor of speed and play-making ability, decided to give Buffin a shot. However, even former Navy players Shalimar Brazier and Eddie Carthan were skeptical when they first saw the 5-foot-7, 168-pound defensive back.
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