Percy Butler (American football)

Percy Butler III (born May 29, 2000) is an American football free safety for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Louisiana and was drafted by the Commanders in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Percy Butler
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Butler in 2022
No. 35 – Washington Commanders
Position:Free safety
Personal information
Born: (2000-05-29) May 29, 2000
Plaquemine, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:Plaquemine
(Plaquemine, Louisiana)
College:Louisiana (2018–2021)
NFL Draft:2022 / Round: 4 / Pick: 113
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Total tackles:11
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

High school and college

Butler was born on May 29, 2000, in Plaquemine, Louisiana, later attending Plaquemine High School. A 2-star recruit, he committed to play college football for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He played in six games as a freshman before suffering an injury.[1][2][3] He played in all 14 of Louisiana's games with 12 starts in his sophomore season and had 54 tackles with two passes broken up and three forced fumbles.[4]

As a junior, Butler made 44 tackles with two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, six passes broken up, and two interceptions. He was given second-team All-Sun Belt honors as a senior after recording 61 tackles, three fumble recoveries, and an interception.[5] He also participated in the 2022 NFL Combine.[6]

Professional career

Butler was selected by the Washington Commanders in the fourth round (113th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft.[7] He signed his four-year rookie contract on June 21, 2022.[8]

References
  1. "UL's Percy Butler extending strong Plaquemine tradition with the Cajuns". The Advocate. September 8, 2020. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  2. "Plaquemine pair: Butler recommits to UL, joining Riley". The Daily Advertiser. January 16, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  3. "With injury behind him, UL sophomore safety Percy Butler wasting no time making a huge impression". The Advocate. September 5, 2019. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  4. "Butler's aggressive play making an impact for Cajuns". Daily Iberian. October 14, 2020. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  5. "UL's safety, special teams phenom Percy Butler hoping to hear his named called in NFL draft". The Advocate. April 26, 2022. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  6. Buckley, Tim (March 7, 2022). "Watch Louisiana football safety Percy Butler NFL Combine 40-yard dash". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  7. Manning, Bryan (April 30, 2022). "Commanders select Louisiana safety Percy Butler No. 113 overall in 2022 NFL draft". Commanders Wire. USA Today. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  8. Alper, Josh (June 21, 2022). "Commanders sign Phidarian Mathis, Percy Butler". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
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