Emmanuel Butler

Emmanuel Butler (born August 27, 1996) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Houston Roughnecks 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), and San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL.

Emmanuel Butler

Butler with the Houston Roughnecks in 2024
No. 18 – Houston Roughnecks
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	(1996-08-27) August 27, 1996 (age 28) Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:	Mountain Pointe (Phoenix, Arizona)
College:	Northern Arizona (2014–2018)
NFL draft:	2019: undrafted
Career history
New Orleans Saints (2019)* Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2021–2022) San Antonio Brahmas (2023) Houston Gamblers / Roughnecks (2023–present)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
2× All-Big Sky First Team (2015, 2016)
B/ButlEm01.htm Stats at Pro Football Reference

College career

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]

College statistics

Season	Team	Games		Receiving
		GP	GS	Rec	Yards	Avg	TD
2014	NAU	12	2	13	235	18.1	2
2015	NAU	11	11	64	1,208	18.9	15
2016	NAU	11	11	69	1,003	14.5	9
2017	NAU	2	2	6	95	15.8	0
2018	NAU	9	9	35	676	19.3	7
Career		45	35	187	3,217	17.2	33

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Vertical jump	Bench press
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	217 lb (98 kg)	33 in (0.84 m)	10+1⁄8 in (0.26 m)	1.65 s	2.55 s	4.22 s	36.0 in (0.91 m)	11 reps
All values from NFL Combine[5]

New Orleans Saints

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.^[6] He was released on September 1, 2019, but was re-signed to the practice squad the next day.^[7] he was signed to a future deal on January 6, 2020.^[8] he was released on September 5, 2020.^[9]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

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.^[10]

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.^[11]

San Antonio Brahmas

On March 8, 2023, Butler was signed by the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL.^[12] he was released on April 28.^[13]

Houston Gamblers / Roughnecks

On June 16, 2023, Butler signed with the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League (USFL).^[14] 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.^[15] He was re-signed on August 14, 2024.^[16]

Professional statistics

CFL

Season	Team	Games		Receiving
		GP	GS	Rec	Yards	Avg	TD
2022	HAM	1	1	3	30	10.0	0
Career		1	1	3	30	10.0	0

XFL/USFL/UFL

Year	League	Team	Games		Receiving
			GP	GS	Rec	Yards	Avg	TD
2023	XFL	SA	1	1	0	0	0.0	0
	USFL	HOU	1	0	1	18	18.0	0
2024	UFL	HOU	10	4	16	238	14.9	1
2025		HOU	3	2	3	39	13.0	2
Career			15	7	20	295	14.6	3