Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler did not really prove himself to be anything more than a practice squad asset this past season. After playing six games for the Raiders his rookie season, Butler made just two appearances in his 2023 campaign, posting just one tackle.
We caught up with Butler during the week leading up to Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Raiders selected defensive tackle Matthew Butler out of Tennessee in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, and since that time, things haven’t exactly gone to plan for Butler.
Super Bowl LVIII is just a week away, and the city of Las Vegas has been working hard to make it a safe and memorable one. The Las Vegas Raiders decided to show local first responders just how much they appreciate their preparation for the big game by paying visits and giving gifts.
Year 2 is just around the corner for Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler. Drafted by the Raiders in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Tennessee, the prospect went on to play in six games for the Silver and Black, recording five combined tackles and half a sack.
Defensive tackles Neil Farrell Jr. and Matthew Butler, the Las Vegas Raiders' two defensive draftees from 2022, now have their rookie seasons under their belt.
In 2022, the new-look Las Vegas Raiders‘ front office looked to add youth they believed in to long-standing positions of need. This included two consecutive late-round picks at defensive tackle: Matthew Butler and Neil Farrell Jr.
Neil Farrell Jr., Matthew Butler need to become mainstays at defensive tackle The return on investment the Las Vegas Raiders made on Neil Farrell Jr. and Matthew Butler were minimal at best this past season.
As free agency approaches, the Las Vegas Raiders have plenty of needs to fill. One area in which they could use some help is at defensive tackle. While Matthew Butler and Neil Farrell Jr.
The Las Vegas Raiders had a busy day on draft day. They started with five picks and ended up with six players drafted. During a recent press conference with the Raiders, general manager Dave Ziegler was asked how draft pick Dylan Parham improved the team.
After his production last year for Tennessee football, his proven versatility and his performances preparing for the 2022 NFL Draft, Matthew Butler was a rising star.
Over the past few weeks, Matthew Butler has been rising up NFL Draft boards. As one of the most productive everyday players for Tennessee football last year, it’s easy to see how he could be the favorite for lots of analysts, most notably Mel Kiper of ESPN.
Class: Senior Height: 6-4 Weight: 297 40 yard dash: 5.00 Bench Press reps: 17 Vertical: 32” (T-2nd of all DTs) Broad: 9’4” (2nd of all DTs) Overview After five years at Tennessee, defensive tackle Matthew Butler has exhausted his eligibility and is going pro.
Nobody is mistaking Matthew Butler for a first-round pick in the NFL Draft. However, dating back to the Senior Bowl, the Tennessee football defensive tackle has done everything right to increase his stock and make him an attractive candidate.
NAME: Matthew Butler POSITION: Defensive Tackle SCHOOL: Tennessee HEIGHT: 6’3” WEIGHT: 297 pounds CAREER BACKGROUND A native of Raleigh, North Carolina, Matthew Butler attended Garner Senior High School.
This past week saw five former Tennessee football players participate in multiple senior all-star games. Matthew Butler and Theo Jackson took place in the East West Shrine Bowl.
Nashville, Tenn.-- Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Matthew Butler met with the media on Tuesday afternoon to discuss bowl prep, his final game and more.
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