
Josh Butler brings veteran edge and toughness to Bucknell's defensive front
In the 2014 season, Bucknell DE Josh Butler stood out as a physical, high-commitment defender at 6-0 and 240 pounds, and the program specifically credited him with commitment, dedication, and leadership even through an injury-hit final year[1][12]. He also had a reputation for being a steady, team-first presence in the lineup, having played in all 11 games as a junior before missing his senior season, which makes his profile more about reliability and grit than flashy stat padding[12]. For a team, that usually screams blue-collar edge-setting depth: dependable, tough, and the kind of player teammates trust when the trenches get messy[12].