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Darius Butler

FS

Darius Butler came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (41st overall) in 2009, drafted out of Connecticut. His most recent season came in 2017 with IND, capping a 9-season NFL career. His 47.7 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the DEF average, in the 48th percentile.

Size

5'10", 192#

College

Connecticut

Draft

Rd 2, 41st overall (2009)

Seasons

2009–2017

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
56

69th percentile among DEFs

12 games

Splash plays×0.15+0.51
Pass rush×0.3-0.72
Ball skills×0.25+1.92
Run defense×0.2-0.67
Availability×0.1+0.44

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2017IND47.715
2016IND5612
2015IND52.713
2014IND53.414
2013IND65.715
2012IND70.510
2011CAR50.611
2010NE46.312
2009NE63.513

Career profile

Darius Butler has appeared in 115 regular-season games across 9 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: NE (2009–2010), CAR (2011), IND (2012–2017).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2012: a 70.5, in the 90th percentile among DEFs that year.

2016 splits

regular season

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2DEN—62.7
Week 5CHI—59.2
Week 6HOU—41.6
Week 7TEN—50.6
Week 8KC—40.4
Week 9GB—67.3
Week 11TEN—39.9
Week 12PIT—50.3
Week 13NYJ—68.8
Week 14HOU—47.5
Week 15MIN—40.1
Week 16LV—40

Darius Butler — common questions

What position does Darius Butler play?
Darius Butler is listed as an FS.
Which teams has Darius Butler played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Darius Butler has played for NE (2009–2010), CAR (2011), IND (2012–2017).
Where did Darius Butler go to college?
Darius Butler played college football at Connecticut.
When was Darius Butler drafted?
Darius Butler was selected in round 2, 41st overall, of the 2009 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Darius Butler scored?
Darius Butler has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Darius Butler's ScoutIndex Rating?
Darius Butler rated 47.7 for 2017, the 48th percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 2, 2009

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