Mekhi Butler brings proven starting experience and ball-production upside to Alabama State’s secondary
Butler entered Alabama State in 2026 with a strong defensive-back pedigree, including a 2024 season at St. Francis where he started 8 of 12 games and posted 26 tackles and 10 pass breakups, plus a high-school resume that had him rated among Maryland’s top cornerbacks. His profile suggests a disciplined cover man who can stay sticky in man coverage, contest throws, and add value as a field-side stopper rather than a pure highlight stat machine. If you want a DB with experience, competitiveness, and evidence of playmaking on the ball, he fits well.
