Mason Armstrong is the glue guy Butler leans on at linebacker
In the 2025 season, Mason Armstrong emerged as a reliable, physical linebacker for Butler, playing in all 12 games and finishing with 65 total tackles, 1 sack, 1 quarterback hurry, and 1 fumble recovery, which ranked second on the team in tackles. He’s the kind of defender who shows up snap after snap: sturdy at 6-foot, 210 pounds, active in pursuit, and trusted enough to be a weekly presence. Butler’s coaching staff noted he was in the huddle for only eight games in 2024, so the jump in 2025 points to a player gaining traction fast.
