Veteran linebacker who will probably be a starter at an inside linebacking spot ... has a great nose for the ball ... plays with tremendous enthusiasm ... made three tackles and intercepted a pass in the 2008 Spring Game ... transfer from the University of Alabama prior to 2006 season ... had eight tackles and broke up two passes at 2009 Spring Game.
2008 Season: Starter in all 12 games as an inside linebacker ... one of six defensive players to start all 12 games ... made 62 tackles on the season, third on the team ... ranked 41st in the Colonial Athletic Association in tackles ... had one interception and recovered a fumble ... made first start of career in season opener at Navy ... had seven tackles against the Mids ... made six tackles to help Tigers beat Morgan State ... had five tackles at Coastal Carolina ... led Tigers to a 31-24 win over Columbia with eight tackles ... made career high nine tackles against Northeastern ... made five tackles in loss at tenth-ranked New Hampshire ... made four tackles and intercepted first pass of his career at Delaware ... led Tigers’ upset bid at sixth-ranked Villanova with four tackles and a fumble recovery ... had eight tackles against 16th-ranked William & Mary.
2007 Season: Appeared in all 11 games as a reserve linebacker ... made six tackles on the season ... excelled on special teams ... helped Tigers to win at Morgan State with two tackles ... had one tackle in win over Central Connecticut ... also had one tackle against Delaware ... added one tackle at William & Mary.
2006 Season: Appeared in 10 games as reserve linebacker ... one of the Tigers’ top special teams players ... made 5 tackles in season-opening win over Morgan State ... helped Tigers to win over Liberty with 2 tackles ... made 1 tackle against Maine ... had 2 tackles against Massachusetts ... helped Tigers to a 49-35 win at Delaware by making 3 tackles ... made one tackle in win at Richmond.
At Hereford High School: All-State first team selection as a senior for the Bulls ... made 134 tackles as a senior ... also had six sacks and forced five fumbles ... had 2 interceptions ... helped Bulls post a 13-1 record and berth in state championship game ... named All-Baltimore County for Coach Steve Turnbaugh ... two-way standout at linebacker and running back ... rushed for 900 yards as running back and scored 16 touchdowns ... member of the Bulls’ state championship team as a sophomore ... named first team All-Metro twice ... also played lacrosse for the Bulls ... top performer for Coach Carl Runk, who was the head coach at Towson for more than 30 years.
Personal: Has one older brother ... lists parents as the people he admires most ... hobbies include snowboarding ... lists former Tiger quarterback Sean Schaefer as his favorite athlete ... also likes All-Pro safety Ed Reed of the Baltimore Ravens ... lists "Friday Night Lights" as his favorite book ... favorite movie is "Forrest Gump" ... lists Brad Pitt as his favorite actor ... enjoys listening to oldies music and country music ... enjoys dining on Italian food ... most memorable experience was playing in the state championship game at Ravens Stadium in 2004 ... uncle, Tim Butt, played baseball at the University of Alabama ... father is a generator technician ... son of Patrick and Ruth Butt ... born on October 8, 1987 in Baltimore, Md.
