Freshman Butler CB Ainsley Ritchie brings size, versatility, and two-way pedigree
Ainsley Ritchie is a 2026 freshman cornerback for Butler listed at 5'11", 170 pounds, and his profile screams athletic upside with a playmaker background from high school, where he was a three-year varsity starter, team captain, and earned offensive and defensive MVP honors. That two-way résumé suggests ball skills, competitiveness, and comfort with the moment—useful traits for a young DB learning the college game. He looks like a developmental fit for a secondary that wants length, toughness, and a player who can grow into impact snaps if his technique catches up to his competitiveness.
