He played college football for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and was selected by the Commanders in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft.

Butler played in six games as a freshman before suffering an injury.

[2][3][4] He played in all 14 of Louisiana's games with 12 starts in his sophomore season and had 54 tackles with two passes broken up and three forced fumbles.

He was given second-team All-Sun Belt honors as a senior after recording 61 tackles, three fumble recoveries, and an interception.

[7] Butler was selected by the Washington Commanders in the fourth round (113th overall) of the 2022 NFL draft.