After a high school career at Carter High School in Dallas, Texas, Butler committed to play cornerback at Kansas State. He played from 1998 to 2000, which included 10 interceptions, 6 of which came in 2000, leading him to earn first-team All-Big 12 honors.
Butler was drafted in the fifth round with the 145th overall pick.[2] On June 26, 2001, Butler signed a three-year $1.01 million contract with the Rams. Butler played his first six professional seasons with the St. Louis Rams. Jerametrius Butler earned the starting left cornerback job for 2003 season. Leading the Rams in interception and pass break ups. He also finished sixth on the team in tackles. On March 6, 2004, Butler, a now a restricted free agent, signed a six-year, $15 million offer sheet with Washington. On March 11, 2004, the Rams opted to match the Washington offer. In 2004, he had five interceptions leading the team again while giving up only one touchdown. Butler finished the season ranked fourth on the team in tackles. With 82. He suffered a season-ending knee injury (PCL) n training camp in 2005, causing him to miss the entire 2005 season. He was released by the Rams on June 5, 2007.[3]
Washington Redskinsedit
Butler signed with the Washington Redskins on June 7, 2007,[4] but was released on August 28.
Buffalo Billsedit
Butler was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an unrestricted free agent on September 25, 2007. It was a two-year one million dollar contract.[5] After being sidelined with a leg injury for the last four games On February 27, 2008, the Bills released him.[6]
New Orleans Saintsedit
Butler signed with the Saints on June 2, 2008.[7] However, on July 23, he opted to retire.[8] The Saints terminated his contract on February 12, 2009.
^Pasquarelli, Len (June 6, 2007). "Butler released by Rams". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2010-04-12.
^La Canfora, Jason (June 7, 2007). "Former Ram Is Signed For Depth in Secondary". Washington Post. Retrieved 2010-04-12.
^"Bills sign CB Butler to plug leaky defense; release RB Scobey". USA Today. September 25, 2007. Retrieved 2010-04-12.
^"As free agency nears, McFarland, Morris, Givens among cuts". ESPN.com. February 28, 2008. Retrieved 2010-04-12.
^"Tryouts work out as CB Butler, C Love sign with Saints". CBSSports.com. June 3, 2008. Retrieved 2010-04-12.
^Martel, Brett (July 23, 2008). "Top 2 picks out as Saints open camp". USA Today. Retrieved 2010-04-12.
^"Jerametrius Butler Jr. - Football - Tarleton State University Athletics".
January 01, 1970
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Jerametrius Tarell Butler born November 28 1978 is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League NFL He was drafted by the St Louis Rams in the fifth round of the 2001 NFL Draft He played college football at Kansas State Jerametrius ButlerNo 23 35 38 45Position CornerbackPersonal informationBorn 1978 11 28 November 28 1978 age 45 Cleveland Mississippi U S Height 5 ft 10 in 1 78 m Weight 181 lb 82 kg Career informationHigh school Dallas Carter Dallas Texas College Kansas StateNFL draft 2001 Round 5 Pick 145Career historySt Louis Rams 2001 2006 Washington Redskins 2007 Buffalo Bills 2007 New Orleans Saints 2008 Offseason and or practice squad member onlyCareer highlights and awardsFirst team All Big 12 2000 Career NFL statisticsTackles 206Interceptions 9Passes defended 34Player stats at NFL com PFR Butler was also a member of the Washington Redskins Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints He retired prior to the 2008 season Contents 1 College career 2 Professional career 2 1 Pre draft 2 2 St Louis Rams 2 3 Washington Redskins 2 4 Buffalo Bills 2 5 New Orleans Saints 3 NFL career statistics 3 1 Regular season 3 2 Playoffs 4 Personal life 5 ReferencesCollege career editAfter a high school career at Carter High School in Dallas Texas Butler committed to play cornerback at Kansas State He played from 1998 to 2000 which included 10 interceptions 6 of which came in 2000 leading him to earn first team All Big 12 honors Professional career editPre draft edit Pre draft measurables Height Weight 40 yard dash 10 yard split 20 yard split 20 yard shuttle Three cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press 5 ft 10 in 1 78 m 181 lb 82 kg 4 43 s 1 43 s 2 43 s 4 35 s 7 18 s 38 in 0 97 m 10 ft 6 in 3 20 m 17 reps All from NFL Combine 1 St Louis Rams edit Butler was drafted in the fifth round with the 145th overall pick 2 On June 26 2001 Butler signed a three year 1 01 million contract with the Rams Butler played his first six professional seasons with the St Louis Rams Jerametrius Butler earned the starting left cornerback job for 2003 season Leading the Rams in interception and pass break ups He also finished sixth on the team in tackles On March 6 2004 Butler a now a restricted free agent signed a six year 15 million offer sheet with Washington On March 11 2004 the Rams opted to match the Washington offer In 2004 he had five interceptions leading the team again while giving up only one touchdown Butler finished the season ranked fourth on the team in tackles With 82 He suffered a season ending knee injury PCL n training camp in 2005 causing him to miss the entire 2005 season He was released by the Rams on June 5 2007 3 Washington Redskins edit Butler signed with the Washington Redskins on June 7 2007 4 but was released on August 28 Buffalo Bills edit Butler was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an unrestricted free agent on September 25 2007 It was a two year one million dollar contract 5 After being sidelined with a leg injury for the last four games On February 27 2008 the Bills released him 6 New Orleans Saints edit Butler signed with the Saints on June 2 2008 7 However on July 23 he opted to retire 8 The Saints terminated his contract on February 12 2009 NFL career statistics editLegend Bold Career high Regular season edit Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD 2001 STL 16 0 27 24 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2002 STL 9 0 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2003 STL 16 15 72 65 7 0 0 1 4 72 0 45 10 1 2 0 0 2004 STL 16 16 79 73 6 0 0 0 5 15 0 10 19 0 1 2 0 2006 STL 7 0 5 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2007 BUF 7 1 19 16 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 71 32 206 186 20 0 0 5 9 87 0 45 34 1 4 2 0 Playoffs edit Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD 2001 STL 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2003 STL 1 1 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2004 STL 2 2 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 3 21 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0Personal life editButler s son Jerametrius Butler Jr is a freshman on the Tarleton State Texans football team in Stephenville Texas 9 References edit Jerametrius Butler Pro Scout Draft com 2001 NFL Draft Listing Pro Football Reference com Retrieved 2023 03 18 Pasquarelli Len June 6 2007 Butler released by Rams ESPN com Retrieved 2010 04 12 La Canfora Jason June 7 2007 Former Ram Is Signed For Depth in Secondary Washington Post Retrieved 2010 04 12 Bills sign CB Butler to plug leaky defense release RB Scobey USA Today September 25 2007 Retrieved 2010 04 12 As free agency nears McFarland Morris Givens among cuts ESPN com February 28 2008 Retrieved 2010 04 12 Tryouts work out as CB Butler C Love sign with Saints CBSSports com June 3 2008 Retrieved 2010 04 12 Martel Brett July 23 2008 Top 2 picks out as Saints open camp USA Today Retrieved 2010 04 12 Jerametrius Butler Jr Football Tarleton State University Athletics Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jerametrius 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