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Emmanuel Butler
Butler with the Houston Roughnecks in 2024
No. 17 – Dallas Renegades
PositionWide receiver
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1996-08-27) August 27, 1996 (age 30)
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolMountain Pointe (Phoenix)
CollegeNorthern Arizona (2014–2018)
NFL draft2019: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
  • UFL receiving touchdowns leader (2026)
  • 2× First-team All-Big Sky (2015, 2016)
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Emmanuel Butler (born August 27, 1996) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Dallas Renegades of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Northern Arizona. He has also played for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL), Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL), the Houston Gamblers of the United Football League (UFL), and San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL.

College career

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Butler played at Northern Arizona from 2015 to 2018. He recorded over 3,217 yards, 187 receptions, and 33 touchdowns.[1] He made the All-Big Sky First Team in 2015, and 2016.[2][3] He was invited to the 2019 NFL Combine.[4]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 3+1⁄8 in
(1.91 m)		217 lb
(98 kg)		33 in
(0.84 m)		10+1⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		6 ft 7+3⁄8 in
(2.02 m)		4.75 s1.66 s2.67 s4.22 s7.41 s36.0 in
(0.91 m)		9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		11 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[5][6]

New Orleans Saints

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After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft, Butler signed with the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL) on May 3, 2019.[7] He was released on September 1, 2019, but was re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[8] he was signed to a future deal on January 6, 2020.[9] he was released on September 5, 2020.[10]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

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On March 26, 2021, Butler was signed by Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was placed on the suspended list on July 19. He was released on July 30, 2021.[11]

On December 30, 2021, Butler was re-signed by the Tiger-Cats. He was released on June 5, 2022. On July 18, he was re-signed to the active roster. On July 25, he was signed to the practice squad. He was released on August 2, 2022.[12]

San Antonio Brahmas

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On March 8, 2023, Butler was signed by the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL.[13] he was released on April 28.[14]

Houston Gamblers / Roughnecks

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On June 16, 2023, Butler signed with the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League (USFL).[15] Butler and all other Gamblers players and coaches were all transferred to the Houston Roughnecks after it was announced that the Gamblers took on the identity of their XFL counterpart, the Roughnecks.[16] He was re-signed on August 14, 2024.[17]

Dallas Renegades

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Butler (right) catches a touchdown pass against the Orlando Storm in 2026

On February 19, 2026, Butler signed with the Dallas Renegades of the United Football League (UFL).[18]

Career statistics

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College

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Season Team Games Receiving
GPGSRecYardsAvgTD
2014NAU 1221323518.12
2015NAU 1111641,20818.915
2016NAU 1111691,00314.59
2017NAU 2269515.80
2018NAU 993567619.37
Career45351873,21717.233

CFL

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Season Team Games Receiving
GPGSRecYardsAvgTD
2022HAM 1133010.00
Career1133010.00

XFL/USFL/UFL

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Year League Team Games Receiving
GPGSRecYardsAvgTD
2023XFLSA 11000.00
USFLHOU 1011818.00
2024UFLHOU 1041623814.91
2025HOU 3233913.02
Career1572029514.63

References

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  1. ↑ "Emmanuel Butler - Football". Northern Arizona University Athletics. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  2. ↑ Oglesby, Jon. "Big Sky Releases All-Conference Football Team". bigskyconf.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  3. ↑ Oglesby, Jon. "Big Sky announces 2016 Football All-Conference team". bigskyconf.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  4. ↑ "Emmanuel Butler Invited to 2019 NFL Scouting Combine". Northern Arizona University Athletics. 2019-02-07. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  5. ↑ "Emmanuel Butler NFL Combine and Draft Prospects". NFL.com. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Emmanuel Butler College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
  7. ↑ Hartzler, Lance (2019-05-03). "NAU Roundup: former WR Emmanuel Butler signs 3-year deal with Saints". Arizona Daily Sun. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  8. ↑ Bouda, Nate (2019-09-01). "Saints Officially Sign 10 Players To Practice Squad". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  9. ↑ Ulrich, Logan (2020-01-06). "Saints Sign Nine To Futures Deals". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  10. ↑ "Saints announce 53-man roster reductions for 2020". www.neworleanssaints.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  11. ↑ "Hamilton Tiger-Cats Transactions". FootballDB.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  12. ↑ "Hamilton Tiger-Cats Transactions". FootballDB.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  13. ↑ "XFL Transactions - March 2023". FootballDB.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  14. ↑ "XFL Transactions - April 2023". FootballDB.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  15. ↑ "USFL Transactions - June 2023". FootballDB.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  16. ↑ "United Football League Reveals Team Markets and Head Coaches for 2024 Season". www.xfl.com. Archived from the original on 2024-01-01. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  17. ↑ Larsen, James (2024-08-14). "Roughnecks Re-Sign Emmanuel Butler, Colby Richardson, JJ Molson". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  18. ↑ Larsen, James. "Lucky Jackson, Emmanuel Butler, & Others Sign UFL Contracts". PFNewsroom.com. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
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