Percy Butler (American football) explained

Percy Butler
Current Team:Washington Commanders
Number:35
Position:Safety
Birth Date:29 May 2000
Birth Place:Plaquemine, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:191
High School:Plaquemine (Plaquemine)
College:Louisiana (2018–2021)
Draftyear:2022
Draftround:4
Draftpick:113
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Tackles
Statvalue1:75
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:9
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statlabel7:Touchdowns
Pfr:ButlPe00

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

Early life

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.

College career

Butler 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]

Starting in Week 6 of the 2023 season, Butler took over as the starting free safety in place for Darrick Forrest, who was placed on injured reserve.[9]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Foote . Kevin . September 8, 2020 . UL's Percy Butler extending strong Plaquemine tradition with the Cajuns . April 28, 2022 . The Advocate.
  2. Web site: Buckley . Tim . January 16, 2018 . Plaquemine pair: Butler recommits to UL, joining Riley . April 28, 2022 . The Daily Advertiser.
  3. Web site: Foote . Kevin . September 5, 2019 . With injury behind him, UL sophomore safety Percy Butler wasting no time making a huge impression . April 28, 2022 . The Advocate.
  4. Web site: Partsch III . Raymond . October 14, 2020 . Butler's aggressive play making an impact for Cajuns . April 28, 2022 . Daily Iberian.
  5. Web site: Foote . Kevin . April 26, 2022 . UL's safety, special teams phenom Percy Butler hoping to hear his named called in NFL draft . April 28, 2022 . The Advocate.
  6. Web site: Buckley . Tim . March 7, 2022 . Watch Louisiana football safety Percy Butler NFL Combine 40-yard dash . April 28, 2022 . The Daily Advertiser.
  7. Web site: Manning . Bryan . April 30, 2022 . Commanders select Louisiana safety Percy Butler No. 113 overall in 2022 NFL draft . April 30, 2022 . Commanders Wire . USA Today.
  8. Web site: Alper . Josh . June 21, 2022 . Commanders sign Phidarian Mathis, Percy Butler . February 6, 2023 . ProFootballTalk . en-US.
  9. Web site: Washington Commanders Safety Percy Butler 'Has A Bright Future'. SI.com. Nathaniel. Marrero. November 15, 2023. November 21, 2023.

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