Matthew Butler

ABOUT MATTHEW BUTLER

NFL defensive tackle that was taken by the Las Vegas Raiders as a fifth round pick in the 2022 Draft. Prior to being drafted, he played college football at the University of Tennessee . While at Tennessee, he was a four-time member of the All-SEC Academic team.

He was considered a four-star prospect while at Garner Magnet High School. Shortly after graduating, he then enrolled in Tennessee as a freshman in 2017.

He made his official NFL debut while playing against the Houston Texans during week three of the 2022 regular season. He played in only six games as a rookie that season. Coming into the NFL, he was projected to be a rotational player. His draft slot lined up with his projected draft slot, as well.

Growing up, he lived with his family in the Fayetteville, North Carolina area. He is one of three siblings.

He is a former Tennessee collegiate athlete just like Peyton Manning .