Kevin Butler brings proven tackling production and playmaking edge to Southern’s linebacker room
Kevin Butler has already shown he can be a reliable, high-volume defender, and in the 2023 season at Mary Hardin-Baylor he played in nine games with 39 tackles, 31 solo stops, three pass breakups, and a fumble recovery. He looks like a physical, assignment-sound linebacker who can make plays in space and on special teams, which is the kind of versatility coaches love. The big question is fit and translation at Southern: if he keeps his intensity and leverage discipline, he projects as a steady, impact piece rather than a flashy one.
