James Butler

Photo by: Brad Kemp

Position:
Wide Receiver
Ht./Wt.:
6-3 / 217
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Luling, La.
High School:
Hahnville

2013 (Junior): Started at receiver in nine of the 13 games. . . finished the season ranked third on the team in both receptions (26) and receiving yards (363). . . made multiple catches in six games. . . had three catches for 34 yards at Kansas State (9/7/13). . . caught four passes for 76 yards, including a 20-yard touchdown and career-long 37-yard catch. . . added four grabs against both New Mexico State (11/2/13) and Troy (11/7/13). . . set a season-high with five catches for 78 yards against ULM (11/30/13). . . earned third letter.

2012 (Sophomore): Made his return from major knee surgery, seeing action in every game as a reserve receiver. . . caught nine passes for 97 yards and a pair of scores. . . opened year with two grabs for 20 yards in win over Lamar (9/1/12). . . .scored first touchdown on a four-yard pass from Terrance Broadway in the final seconds against Arkansas State (10/23/12). . . made a season-high three catches for 47 yards at ULM (11/3/12), including a season-long 26 yard effort. . . closed regular season with a 15-yard TD catch at Florida Atlantic (12/1/12). . . made one catch for four yards in the New Orleans Bowl. . . finished spring drills by being named the most improved player of the offense. . . earned second letter.

2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during preseason camp, requiring season-ending surgery. . . returned to take part in limited drills during spring practice and is expected to be ready by preseason camp.

2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 11 games as a reserve wide receiver and on special teams. . . made 14 catches for 200 yards and a touchdown, ranking ninth on the squad in catches, seventh in yards and fifth in yards-per-catch (14.3). . . made first three career receptions on consecutive snaps vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State, the last being a 35-yard TD. . . top game came in the season finale at ULM with six catches for 86 yards, including a long of 45.

High School: Three-time letterman in football and track. . . helped Hahnville to the District 6-5A title as a senior, hauling in 65 receptions for 1,060 yards and nine touchdowns. . . also played safety. . . all-district selection in both 2008 and 2009.

Personal: Born March 4, 1992. . . son of James and Lynette Butler. . . has two sisters (Sade & Jada). . . criminal justice major.