Ryan Butler brings compact, efficient power to Rice’s backfield
Butler is a proven, assignment-sound running back who has shown he can create value in small touches: in the 2024 season at Stanford, he averaged 6.3 yards per carry on 7 rushes and added 2 catches, while his earlier Princeton season featured 128 carries, 484 rushing yards, and 11 total touchdowns[1][4][7]. At 5'11" and 225 pounds, with EA Sports College Football 26 ratings that emphasize speed, acceleration, strength, and toughness, he profiles as a physical fit who can handle contact, contribute on special teams, and give a staff a dependable, low-mistake depth option[8][12].
