Wayde Butler

Wayde Douglas Butler Jr. (born December 25, 1969) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played one season with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He was also a member of the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL).

Early life and college Wayde Douglas Butler Jr. was born on December 25, 1969, in Beaumont, Texas. He was a four-year letterman for the Southwestern Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns of the University of Southwestern Louisiana from 1989 to 1992, spending time at both wide receiver and running back. In 1990, Butler totaled 43 receptions for 398 yards, 50 carries for 186 yards and two touchdowns, and 16 kick returns for 361 yards. He also completed two of six passes for 76 yards, one touchdown, and one interception during his college career. He was released by the Chargers on August 30, 1993.

Butler signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL in October 1993. Butler played in three games for the Eskimos during the 1993 season, catching one pass for seven yards and posting one tackle. He was released by the Eskimos on July 4, 1994, before the start of the 1994 season. He was released by the Chargers on August 22, 1994.