Ezra Butler (American football)
Ezra Butler (born 20 November 1984)[1] is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent.
Personal information | |
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Born: | Cape Town, South Africa | 20 November 1984
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight: | 248 lb (112 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Calabasas (CA) |
College: | Nevada |
Position: | Linebacker |
Undrafted: | 2008 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
Player stats at PFR |
Football career
Butler played college football at Nevada.[1]
He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on 2008 and would later spend the 2009 season with the Las Vegas Locomotives.[2]
Butler who had signed with the New York Jets in January 2010,[3] was later waived by the team on 29 July 2010.[2] He was waived by the Saints on 5 September 2011.
On 9 January 2014, Butler signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.[4] On 21 May 2014, Butler was placed on the retired list.
On 7 October 2014, Butler was signed to a practice roster agreement with the Argonauts. On 4 November 2014, Butler was released by the Argonauts.
Personal life
In 2008, he was arrested on misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana. He is now a defensive coach at West Hills High School in Santee, California.[5] He is the son of Jonathan Butler, a two-time Grammy nominated guitarist, songwriter and music producer.[1]
References
- "Ezra Butler". NevadaWolfPack.com. Archived from the original on 10 June 2011. Retrieved 29 July 2010.
- Allen, Eric (29 July 2010). "McKnight to Active Non-Football List Tops Late Roster Moves". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on 1 August 2010. Retrieved 29 July 2010.
- "Four Sign Reserve/Future Contracts". NewYorkJets.com. 7 January 2010. Retrieved 29 July 2010.
- "Ezra Butler | Roster | Toronto Argonauts". argonauts.ca. Archived from the original on 9 January 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- 49ers waive linebacker Butler after arrest on misdemeanor charges