DJ Butler is a versatile Houston back with efficient burst and after-contact value
DJ Butler is a useful fit if you want a compact, physical runner who has shown efficient production at Houston, including 301 rushing yards on 68 carries in 2025 and 102 yards on 16 carries in 2024. His calling card is efficiency rather than volume: Houston credited him with a team-best 4.88 rushing yards after contact per attempt as a freshman, and he has also contributed as a receiver and returner. He does not yet have a touchdown-heavy profile, but the data and roster notes point to a dependable, all-purpose back who can create hidden yards and fit a rotating committee.
