Butler is a former Buffalo Bill wide receiver who played with the team from 1979-86.
Butler is from Ware Shoals, South Carolina. He emerged as one of the most electrifying wide receivers in Clemson history from 1975 to 1978. A two-time First Team All-ACC selection, Butler recorded 131 receptions for 2,215 yards and 11 touchdowns during his collegiate career. As a senior, he earned consensus All-American honors while helping lead Clemson to an impressive 11-1 record and a victory in the 1978 Gator Bowl. Selected in the first round of the 1979 NFL Draft, Butler made an immediate impact with the Buffalo Bills, earning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors and later a Pro Bowl selection. He played in 88 games with the Bills and recorded 278 receptions, 4,301 yards and 29 touchdowns.
After his playing career, Butler continued to serve the game through coaching and leadership roles in professional football organizations.