Josh Butler

Josh Butler (born November 25, 1996) is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans before graduating in 2018. He also has played for the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League (USFL).

Early life Butler was born on November 25, 1996

Personal Life Butler appeared in a Mr. Beast video released on August 8th titled "Last to Leave Mansion, Keeps it" in which Internet personalities who had criticized Mr. Beast videos in the past competed for a mansion.

College career Butler redshirted his first season at Michigan State. As a redshirt freshman in 2016, he garnered snaps in 11 games, primarily on special teams. As a sophomore in 2017, he started four games and collected 12 tackles. As a junior, he started five games, with 10 tackles and three passes defended. During his senior season in 2018, he started seven games, missing time due to injury. He recorded 25 tackles and 5 pass breakups. Butler lost both his parents during his time at Michigan State.

Professional career

The Spring League In 2021, Butler played for the Conquerors of the developmental The Spring League. Butler started all 11 games (including the postseason), tallying 35 tackles and 4 passes defended.

Dallas Cowboys On July 25, 2023, the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League signed Butler to their preseason roster. While he was cut from the 53-man roster, he was later signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 15, 2024.

Butler was waived by the Cowboys on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 18. In 5 games for Dallas, he totaled 5 pass deflections, 1 sack, and 21 combined tackles. Butler suffered a torn ACL in Week 13 against the New York Giants, and was ruled out for the season.

On August 30, 2026, Butler was waived by the Cowboys as part of final roster cuts.

Career statistics

USFL

Regular season Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles 2023 MICH 10 10 32 22 10 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 4 0 0 0 10 10 32 22 10 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 4 0 0 0

Postseason Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles 2023 MICH 1 1 3 1 2 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 1 2 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0

NFL

Regular season Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles 2023 DAL 0 0 Did not play 2024 DAL 5 3 21 17 4 1.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 5 0 0 0 Career 5 3 21 17 4 1.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 5 0 0 0

Postseason Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles 2023 DAL 0 0 Did not play Career 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0