Rashad Butler
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Career Summary
Rashad Butler is a former NFL offensive tackle from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, who played college football at Miami. NFL statistics credit him with 51 regular-season games, including 16 games and four starts with Houston in 2010.
Rashad Butler is a former NFL offensive tackle from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, who played college football at Miami. NFL statistics credit him with 51 regular-season games, including 16 games and four starts with Houston in 2010.
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Early Life
Butler grew up in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Houston’s official biography lists West Palm Beach as his hometown and Miami’s profile identifies Palm Beach Gardens in his college roster information.
Butler grew up in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Houston’s official biography lists West Palm Beach as his hometown and Miami’s profile identifies Palm Beach Gardens in his college roster information.
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High School
Butler attended Dwyer High School in Palm Beach Gardens. Miami’s official profile says he helped Dwyer reach the Florida Class 5A state finals as a senior and was an Honor Roll student.
Butler attended Dwyer High School in Palm Beach Gardens. Miami’s official profile says he helped Dwyer reach the Florida Class 5A state finals as a senior and was an Honor Roll student.
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College Career
Butler played offensive line at Miami, appearing in eight games as a reserve in 2002 and 10 games with four starts at right tackle in 2003. He became a full-time starter in 2004, starting the final eight games at left tackle, and graduated in 2005 with a sociology degree.
Butler played offensive line at Miami, appearing in eight games as a reserve in 2002 and 10 games with four starts at right tackle in 2003. He became a full-time starter in 2004, starting the final eight games at left tackle, and graduated in 2005 with a sociology degree.
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Path to the NFL
Carolina selected Butler in the third round, 89th overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft. He was released by the Panthers in September 2007, and Houston claimed him on waivers that day.
Carolina selected Butler in the third round, 89th overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft. He was released by the Panthers in September 2007, and Houston claimed him on waivers that day.
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NFL Career
Butler’s NFL statistics record 51 games: eight for Houston in 2007, 15 in 2009, 16 in 2010, two in 2011 and nine for Cleveland in 2013. Houston’s 2012 biography described him as the primary backup at both tackle positions during his Texans tenure.
Butler’s NFL statistics record 51 games: eight for Houston in 2007, 15 in 2009, 16 in 2010, two in 2011 and nine for Cleveland in 2013. Houston’s 2012 biography described him as the primary backup at both tackle positions during his Texans tenure.
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Career Accomplishments
Butler made his first four NFL starts in 2010, when he appeared in all 16 games for Houston. The Texans credited him with filling in effectively during Duane Brown’s 2010 absence.
Butler made his first four NFL starts in 2010, when he appeared in all 16 games for Houston. The Texans credited him with filling in effectively during Duane Brown’s 2010 absence.
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Playing Style
Butler worked as a tackle on both sides of the line. Houston coaches described the swing-tackle job as requiring a player ready to enter at either tackle spot, and cited Butler’s ability to play both positions.
Butler worked as a tackle on both sides of the line. Houston coaches described the swing-tackle job as requiring a player ready to enter at either tackle spot, and cited Butler’s ability to play both positions.
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Legacy
Butler developed from a Miami reserve into a versatile NFL tackle and made four starts during Houston’s 2010 season. His professional career reflected the value Houston placed on a backup capable of handling either tackle position.
Butler developed from a Miami reserve into a versatile NFL tackle and made four starts during Houston’s 2010 season. His professional career reflected the value Houston placed on a backup capable of handling either tackle position.
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Post-Career
The reviewed official football sources document Butler’s last regular-season appearance with Cleveland in 2013 but do not provide enough verified information about his activities after football.
The reviewed official football sources document Butler’s last regular-season appearance with Cleveland in 2013 but do not provide enough verified information about his activities after football.
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Sources for this section
21283, 00-0024304, 1983-02-10, Rashad Butler, Rashad, Butler
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