Robb Butler

Robb Butler
No. 45, 3
Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Date of birth: (1981-09-14) September 14, 1981
Place of birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight: 217 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school: Pittsburgh (Pa)
College: Robert Morris
Undrafted: 2004
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Robb-Davon Butler[1] (born September 14, 1981) is a former American football defensive back who played one season with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Pittsburgh and Robert Morris. He was also a member of the Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Brigade, Erie RiverRats and Wheeling Wildcats.

Early years

Butler was a three-year letterman at Perry Traditional Academy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he played receiver and defensive back.[2][3][4] He earned First Team Associated Press Big School All-State honors in 1998.[5][6] He was named to the 1999 AAA Pennsylvania Big 33 Team, which participated in the PNC Bank Big 33 Classic on July 24, 1999.[7][8][9] Butler was named to the 1998 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22” Team.[2][10] He was also named to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review/Fox Sports Pittsburgh “Terrific 25” Team. He garnered first team All-Pittsburgh City League recognition twice as well.[2]

Butler recorded 35 receptions for 631 yards his senior year and scored 14 total touchdowns, including two punt returns, two kick returns and one interception return for a touchdown.[2][11][12] He accumulated six interceptions his junior year and six interceptions his senior season as well.[2][12] He helped the team win the City League championship in 1997 and 1998.[2][13] The team advanced to the PIAA Class AAA state championship game in 1997 but lost.[2][13]

Butler also lettered three years in track and field at Perry.[2][14] He played football with future Pittsburgh Panthers teammate Rod Rutherford at Perry.[2][15][16]

Robb visited Pittsburgh, Maryland, Michigan State, Wisconsin and NC State before choosing Pittsburgh.[11][17] He signed his letter of intent on February 7, 1999.[18]

College career

Butler played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers of the University of Pittsburgh from 1999 to 2000 and lettered both years. He was a reserve cornerback and special teams contributor each year. He played in the final eight games of the 1999 season, recording five solo tackles, five tackle assists and two passes defended.[19] On November 13, 1999, Butler broke up a pass in the end zone on the final play in the history of Pitt Stadium.[2][20] He played in ten games his sophomore year in 2000, totaling three solo tackles and two tackle assists.[19] After the 2000 season, he had transitioned to wide receiver after spending time, and impressing, on the scout squad at receiver.[2]

Butler then transferred to Robert Morris University in 2001.[15][21] He played in 20 games, all starts, for the Robert Morris Colonials from 2002 to 2003.[19][21] He caught 29 passes for a team-leading 459 yards in 2002. Butler converted to strong safety in 2003.[19][21] He accumulated 84 tackles, two interceptions, nine pass breakups, and two forced fumbles for the Colonials during the 2003 season, earning First Team Division I-AA All-American honors.[19][21][22]

Professional career

Butler signed with the San Diego Chargers of the NFL on April 25, 2004 after going undrafted in the 2004 NFL Draft, becoming the fifth player in Robert Morris history to sign an NFL contract.[22][23] He was released by the Chargers on September 5 and signed to the team's practice squad on September 6, 2004. He was promoted to the active roster of the Chargers on November 30, 2004.[23] Butler played in five games for the team during the 2005 season, recording three solo tackles and four tackle assists.[24] He also returned two kickoffs for 35 yards.[25][26] He was released by the Chargers on September 3, 2005.[23][27]

On November 11, 2005, Butler was signed to the practice squad of the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL. He was promoted to the team's active roster on December 30. He re-signed with the Ravens on May 18, 2006. Butler was released by the team on September 2, 2006.[23]

He had a workout with the New England Patriots of the NFL in December 2006. He signed a two-year contract with the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs on February 12, 2007.[23] Butler was released by the Chiefs on September 2, 2007.[28]

He signed with the Kansas City Brigade of the Arena Football League on November 29, 2007. He was released by the team on February 16, 2008, signed by the Brigade on March 18 and placed on recallable waivers on March 27. The Brigade signed Butler to the team's practice squad on April 2 and promoted him to the active roster on April 12. He was placed on recallable waivers on April 29, signed by the Brigade on May 1 and placed on recallable waivers on May 7, 2008.[29] Overall, he totaled eleven solo tackles, seven tackle assists and one interception for the Brigade during the 2008 season.[30]

Butler signed with the Erie RiverRats of the American Indoor Football Association in May 2008 and played for them during the 2008 season.[19][31] He played with former Perry Traditional and Pittsburgh Panthers teammate Rod Rutherford as a member of the RiverRats.[31] Robb was signed by the Wheeling Wildcats of the Continental Indoor Football League on December 21, 2008 and played for the team during the 2009 season.[19] He again played with Rutherford in Wheeling.[32] Butler also played under head coach Shawn Liotta in both Erie and Wheeling.[31][32]

Personal life

Butler has spent time working for PPG Industries after his playing career. He earned an MBA from Olin Business School.[33]

References

  1. ↑ Yoder, Michael (July 27, 1999). "Freshman fever". collegian.psu.edu. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "Robb Butler" (PDF). netitor.com. p. 83. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  3. ↑ "RECRUITING". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. February 4, 1999. p. 25. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Perry has stars everywhere on offense". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. August 28, 1998. p. 72. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Nazareth's Fry on all-state team as offensive specialist". Pocono Record. Associated Press. January 10, 1999. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  6. ↑ "1998 Associated Press All-State Teams". wpial.org. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Pennsylvania Big 33 Roster Announced". prnewswire.com. March 8, 1999. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  8. ↑ Groller, Keith (July 23, 1999). "Coach's Choice * Whitehall High School's Didn't Make The All-state Team But There Was No Way Coach Rich Sniscak Was Not Going To Let The Quarterback Not Make The Big 33 Team.". mcall.com. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  9. ↑ White, Mike (May 16, 1999). "High Schools: Pennsylvania not alone in snubbing title game". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  10. ↑ "The Honor Roll: 25 years of the Fabulous 22". post-gazette.com. November 24, 2005. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  11. 1 2 "Northeast". usatoday30.usatoday.com. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  12. 1 2 "Fabulous 22". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. December 16, 1998. p. 83. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  13. 1 2 Emert, Rich (November 10, 2000). "Coach Catanese: Going out a winner". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  14. ↑ "CITY LEAGUE BOYS". wpial.org. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  15. 1 2 Anderson, Shelly (October 20, 2002). "Determined, tough Rod Rutherford has risen above taunts". old.post-gazette.com. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  16. ↑ White, Mike (March 10, 1999). "Perry's star pair to play in Big 33". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  17. ↑ White, Mike (February 4, 1999). "Perry's Butler reveals secrets about big-time recruiting process". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Robb Butler". 247sports.com. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  19. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Wheeling Wildcats Sign Former NFL DB/WR Robb Butler for 2009". oursportscentral.com. December 21, 2008. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  20. ↑ Robinson, Alan (November 13, 1999). "PITTSBURGH SENDS OFF PITT STADIUM WITH THRILLING VICTORY". Associated Press. pittsburghpanthers.com. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  21. 1 2 3 4 Savage, Denis (July 6, 2004). "Joe Walton on Chargers safety Robb Butler". scout.com. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  22. 1 2 Equels, Jim, Jr. (April 28, 2004). "RMU's Butler signs with Chargers". timesonline.com. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  23. 1 2 3 4 5 "Robb Butler". kffl.com. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  24. ↑ "Robb Butler". nfl.com. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  25. ↑ "Robb Butler". pro-football-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  26. ↑ "ROBB BUTLER". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  27. ↑ "NFL Transactions". espn.com. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  28. ↑ "ROBB BUTLER". foxsports.com. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  29. ↑ "Historical Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  30. ↑ "Robb Butler". arenafan.com. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  31. 1 2 3 "Erie RiverRats Add Robb Butler from AFL". oursportscentral.com. May 16, 2008. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  32. 1 2 Herman, Brian (December 16, 2008). "Rats follow coach to Wheeling". triblive.com. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  33. ↑ Yatzeck, Tanya (March 5, 2015). "From NFL to MBA: the will to win". olinblog.wustl.edu. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
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