Dj Butler

As a Freshman (2024) Appeared in eight games 89 snaps played including 66 offensively 16 rushes for 102 yards (6.2 per carry) Paced team with 4.88 rushing yards after contact per attempt 4.88 YAC/A ranked third among Power Four true freshman backs (min. 15 rushes) 10 missed tackles forced on rushes ranked third among Big 12 true freshman backs Three rushes of 15+ yards matched Big 12 best among true freshmen backs 76.8 PFF run grade was second among Big 12 true freshmen backs (min. 15 rushes) 23 snaps on special teams – all across final five games Made collegiate debut vs. Rice (Sept. 14) Season-high 41 rushing yards vs. #17/15 Kansas State (Nov. 2) Season-long rush 28 yards vs. #17/15 Kansas State (Nov. 2) Season-high 27 yards at Kansas (Oct. 19) Season-high six rushes vs. #17/15 Kansas State (Nov. 2) High School Three-star prospect by 247Sports, rivals and ESPN No. 100 ranked running back nationally (247Sports) No. 80 ranked player in Alabama (247Sports) 4,492 career rushing yards and 55 career rushing scores 17 career 100+ yard rushing performances 516 career kickoff return yards WKRG (Mobile, Ala.)'s Zaxby's Player of the Year Rushing, passing and receiving touchdown in 2023 Played in just nine games due to injury in 2023 Ran for 1,936 yards on 204 carries (9.5 yards per carry) 20 rushing touchdowns as a senior Threw for 209 yards and five touchdowns Helped team qualify for Class 7A playoffs for first time since 2018 184 carries for 1,338 yards and 16 touchdowns as a junior Averaged 7.3 yards per carry and 133.8 yards per game Personal Nickname: Buddha Hobbies: fishing and photography Previously played with JayShon Ridgle in All-Star Game Dream job: photographer for professional sports Something most people don’t know: loves mangos Hidden talent: good photographer Chose UH because he believes in staff and team One word to describe himself on the field: electric If he could eat one food for the rest of his life: pizza Biggest motivation for working hard: siblings Highlight of life thus far: finding love for photography Best advice: stay locked on the target Sports hero: Julio Jones – famous player from his state Most memorable athletic feat: 2023 breakout season Unique fact: loves giving back/supporting community