Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Percy Butler was born May 29, 2000, in Plaquemine, Louisiana. He is a safety in the NFL.

He committed to play college football for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and played in six games as a freshman before suffering an injury. He played in all 14 of Louisiana's games with 12 starts in his sophomore season and had 54 tackles with two passes broken up and three forced fumbles.

As a junior, Butler made 44 tackles with two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, six passes broken up, and two interceptions. He was given second-team All-Sun Belt honors as a senior after recording 61 tackles, three fumble recoveries, and an interception. He also participated in the 2022 NFL Combine.

Butler was selected by the Washington Commanders in the fourth round (113th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft.