BIOGRAPHY
Malcolm Butler was born on March 2nd, 1990, in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He is a cornerback in the NFL.
Played for Coach Alonzo Stevens at Vicksburg High School and averaged five tackles per game as a senior. Despite only playing football as a freshman and senior at Vicksburg, Butler earned a scholarship to Hinds Community College in Raymond, Miss. Also participated in track & field at Vicksburg, where he competed in sprint events and jumps. Posted personal-bests of 12.07 seconds in the 100-meter dash, 1.83 meters (6’0”) in the high jump, and 6.92 meters (22’8.5”) in the long jump. Son of Deborah Butler and is one of five children.
On May 19, 2014, the New England Patriots signed Butler to a three-year, $1.53 million contract after he impressed coaches with his performance during rookie minicamp.
On March 15, 2018, Butler signed a five-year, $61 million contract with the Tennessee Titans with $30 million guaranteed, reuniting him with former Patriots teammate Logan Ryan. In the season-opener against the Miami Dolphins, Butler had his first interception of the season by picking off Ryan Tannehill in the end zone during the third quarter and returned it 34 yards as the Titans lost by a score of 27–20. During a Week 4 26–23 overtime victory against the Philadelphia Eagles, Butler had his first sack of the season against Carson Wentz.
Overall, Butler struggled mightily in the first half in the season, but he got better as the season progressed. During a Week 13 matchup against the New York Jets, Butler intercepted Josh McCown in the final seconds, thus sealing a 26–22 victory for the Titans. Three weeks later against the Washington Redskins, Butler scored his first NFL touchdown after he intercepted Josh Johnson and returned it 56 yards. Butler finished his first season with the Titans with a career-high 69 tackles, 12 pass deflections, three interceptions, a sack, and a touchdown.
In the season-opener against the Cleveland Browns, Butler intercepted Baker Mayfield and returned it 38 yards for a touchdown as the Titans won 43-13. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals in 2021.
In March of 2022, Malcolm Butler found himself back where he started with a two-year deal with the New England Patriots.
