Larry Butler

2015
·   Received an All-Great American Conference honorable mention as the GAC announced its all-conference lists.
·   Ninth in the GAC in tackles per game at 8.3
·   75 total tackles on the year
·   Second on the team in tackles and had two interceptions and a sack
2014
·   Started in all 11 games as a junior
·   Recorded 79 tackles, six of which were for a loss of 18 yards
·   Ranked ninth in the GAC in tackles
·   Notched one sack at Southern Arkansas
·   Forced a fumble at Ouachita Baptist
·   Broke up a pass at Northwestern Oklahoma State
·   Notched a career-high 13 tackles at Southeastern Oklahoma State
·   Recorded double-digit tackles in consecutive games at Southeastern and Southern Arkansas

EASTERN ARIZONA
·   Played two seasons for the Gila Monsters
·   Recorded 17 tackles, two of which were for a loss, a sack and a forced fumble before missing the final eight games due to injury
·   Rated a 3-star prospect by 247rivals.com and ESPNU
·   Ranked the third best junior college linebacker in the nation

HIGH SCHOOL
·   Prepped three varsity seasons at Southern Lab High School in Baton Rouge, La., where he graduated in 2010
·   Named all-state as a senior

BUTLER SOUTHERN NAZARENE

BUTLER EASTERN ARIZONA

Struggles with ACT scores leaving high school and had some D1 offers that included Houston while Kevin Sumlin was head coach. Eventually landed at Eastern Arizona (JUCO) and thrived as All-American. Was committed to going to Tennessee when Derrick Dooley was head coach, but once again NCAA regulations derailed the SEC opportunity. Transcript issues forced Butler to the D2 level.

Butler moves well for his size and has that tempo setting mentality. Moves well in a straight line and will deliver impact hits. His angle to the football and ability to stay clean are strong points to his game. Good open field tackler. Quickly has feel for where the football is going. Short-area burst. Limited in coverage and lacks quick hips more of a straight line prospect. Shows some nasty in his play. Plays downhill and can react quickly off the ball. Likely viewed as a very athletic and explosive, but undersized ‘Mike’ linebacker.