Emmanuel Butler
American football player (born 1996)
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Emmanuel Butler (born August 27, 1996) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Dallas Renegades of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Northern Arizona. He has also played for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL), Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL), the Houston Gamblers of the United Football League (UFL), and San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL.
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
.jpg) Butler with the Houston Roughnecks in 2024 | |
| No. 17 – Dallas Renegades | |
|---|---|
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 27, 1996 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Mountain Pointe (Phoenix, Arizona) |
| College | Northern Arizona (2014–2018) |
| NFL draft | 2019: undrafted |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| B/ButlEm01.htm Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
College career
Butler played at Northern Arizona from 2015 to 2018. He recorded over 3,217 yards, 187 receptions, and 33 touchdowns.[1] He made the All-Big Sky First Team in 2015, and 2016.[2][3] He was invited to the 2019 NFL Combine.[4]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Vertical jump | Bench press | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 217 lb (98 kg) | 33 in (0.84 m) | 10+1⁄8 in (0.26 m) | 1.65 s | 2.55 s | 4.22 s | 36.0 in (0.91 m) | 11 reps | ||||
| All values from NFL Combine[5] | ||||||||||||
New Orleans Saints
After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft, Butler signed with the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL) on May 3, 2019.[6] He was released on September 1, 2019, but was re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[7] he was signed to a future deal on January 6, 2020.[8] he was released on September 5, 2020.[9]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On March 26, 2021, Butler was signed by Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was placed on the suspended list on July 19. He was released on July 30, 2021.[10]
On December 30, 2021, Butler was re-signed by the Tiger-Cats. He was released on June 5, 2022. On July 18, he was re-signed to the active roster. On July 25, he was signed to the practice squad. He was released on August 2, 2022.[11]
San Antonio Brahmas
On March 8, 2023, Butler was signed by the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL.[12] he was released on April 28.[13]
Houston Gamblers / Roughnecks
On June 16, 2023, Butler signed with the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League (USFL).[14] Butler and all other Gamblers players and coaches were all transferred to the Houston Roughnecks after it was announced that the Gamblers took on the identity of their XFL counterpart, the Roughnecks.[15] He was re-signed on August 14, 2024.[16]
Dallas Renegades
On February 19, 2026, Butler signed with the Dallas Renegades of the United Football League (UFL).[17]