Matthew Butler, the Tennessee DT, sits at No. 156 on the consensus board across 2 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 1% elite, 5% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Defensive lineman who isn't a pure one-gapper or two-gapper, but has enough play strength and athleticism to operate in either capacity.”
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Butler plays more stoutly than his top-heavy frame might indicate.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His blend of body control and grit allow him to reverse course against block sustain and get back into the play.”
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“…Defensive lineman who isn't a pure one-gapper or two-gapper, but has enough play strength and athleticism to operate in either capacity. Butler plays more stoutly than his top-heavy frame might indicate. His blend of body control and grit allow him to reverse course against block sustain and get back into the play. He's not overly explosive up the field but has enough edge rush and secondary effort to become a nuisan…”
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