LeRoy Butler
LeRoy Butler, a 6’0”, 197-pound safety out of Florida State, was drafted in the second round (48th overall) in the 1990 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers where he spent his entire 12-season career.
Butler was one of the most prolific defensive backs in the Packers’ storied history and among the premier safeties of his era. He led the Packers in interceptions five times (1990-91, 1993, 1995, 1997).
A key member of defense that guided the Packers’ resurgence that included seven playoff appearances in nine-season span, three straight division titles (1995-97) and two Super Bowl appearances. He started at strong safety in three consecutive NFC Championship Games and Super Bowls XXXI and XXXII making seven tackles and one sack in the Packers’ 35-21 victory over New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI.
In 2001, he retired with 20.5 career sacks, 38 interceptions for 533 yards – he intercepted a pass in all but one season of his 181-game career. His only pick-six came on 90-yard return versus San Diego Chargers, Sept. 15, 1996.
Butler was selected to four Pro Bowls (1994, 1997, 1998, 1999), earned All-Pro honors four times (1993, 1996, 1997, 1998) and was named to NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s.
