Rushing yards: 5,185 | Average: 3.9 Name Marion Butts | |
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Date of birth: (1966-08-01) August 1, 1966 (age 49) Place of birth: Sylvester, Georgia, USA NFL draft: 1989 / Round: 7 / Pick: 183 Similar People Natrone Means, Leslie O'Neal, Gill Byrd | ||
Education Florida State University | ||
Marion Stevenson Butts, Jr. (born August 1, 1966) is a former professional American football running back who played seven seasons in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers, the New England Patriots and the Houston Oilers from 1989 to 1995.
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Professional career
Butts was immediately used as a starter, for the Chargers. On 17 December 1989, late in his rookie season, he rushed for 176 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs on a Chargers record 39 carries. He led the team (Chargers and Patriots) in rushing his first six seasons. He gained a career-best 1,225 yards in 1990, finishing third in the NFL in rushing yards, despite missing the final two games of the season due to injury. He was elected to the 1990 Pro Bowl. In the 1992 playoffs, Butts rushed 15 times for 119 yards and 1 touchdown against the Chiefs, setting the franchise records with 7.9 yards per carry.
Statistics
Note: G = Games played; Att = Rushing attempts; Yds = Rushing yards; Avg = Average yards per carry; Long = Longest rush; Rush TD = Rushing touchdowns; Rec = Receptions; Yds = Receiving yards; Avg = Average yards per reception; Long = Longest reception; Rec TD = Receiving touchdowns