Free safety Percy Butler plays for the National Football League’s Washington Commanders. He weighs 87 kilograms and stands 1.83 meters tall. His football prowess earned him a spot in the 2017 U.S. Army/Brees Dream Foundation Red Stick Bowl all-star game at Plaquemine High School, where he also studies.
He declined offers to play collegiate football from other colleges in favor of joining the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns squad at the University of Louisiana. He participated in six games as a rookie in 2018. As a sophomore, he participated in all 14 of Louisiana’s contests and racked up 54 tackles, two passes intercepted, and three forced fumbles.
He played safety in 10 games as a junior, starting in nine of them. With 44 total tackles, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, six passes broken up, and two interceptions, he was ranked seventh on the team. He had 61 tackles, three fumble recoveries, and an interception as a senior, earning him second-team All-Sun Belt recognition.
He also took part in the NFL Combine in 2022. The Washington Commanders selected Butler with the 113th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. On June 21, 2022, he agreed to a four-year rookie contract.
How Much Does Percy Butler Make?
Per his four-year rookie contract with the Commanders, his annual salary is $1,112,254.