Position: Cornerback College: Georgia Tech Name Mario Butler | Weight: 184 lb (83 kg) 40 yard dash time 4.65 seconds Height 1.85 m | |
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Date of birth: (1988-10-20) October 20, 1988 (age 27) Role American football cornerback Current team Buffalo Bills (#30 / Cornerback) Education Georgia Institute of Technology Parents Lisa Lockwood, Jeffrey Butler Similar People Ross Cockrell, Jerry Hughes, Jason Garrett Profiles | ||
Place of birth: Jacksonville, Florida High school: Ponte Vedra (FL) Nease | ||
Mario butler great interception
Mario Antoine Butler (born October 20, 1988) is an American football cornerback for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2011.
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- Mario butler great interception
- Early years
- Dallas Cowboys
- Denver Broncos
- Buffalo Bills
- Personal life
- References
Early years
Butler attended Allen D. Nease High School and was coached by Craig Howard, who led his team to the Class 4-A state title game in his final year of high school.
He received a number of accolades in his final year of high school which include:
He accepted a football scholarship from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he obtained his degree in management. He was a three-year starter, appearing in 51 games (39 starts), while registering 136 tackles, 4 interceptions and 12 passes defensed in his career
Dallas Cowboys
Butler signed as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys after the 2011 NFL draft. He was waived on September 3 and later signed to the practice squad. On January 3, 2012, he was promoted to the active roster.
In 2012, he was again signed to the team's practice squad, before being released on October 16.
Denver Broncos
On October 30, 2012, he was signed by the Denver Broncos to their practice squad. He was released on August 25, 2013.
Buffalo Bills
On November 19, 2013, Butler was signed by the Buffalo Bills to their practice squad. On August 29, 2014, he was placed on the injured reserve list with an ankle injury.
In 2015, he made the team, playing on special teams and as a backup cornerback. On January 4, 2016, the Bills signed him to a contract extension.
On September 2, 2016, Butler was released by the Bills as part of final roster cuts.
Personal life
Butler is the son of Lisa Lockwood and Jeffrey Butler.