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A.J. Butler
LB · SR · New Mexico Lobos

A.J. Butler

LB SR New Mexico
About Butler Updated Sep 15, 2026

A.J. Butler brings versatility and old-school toughness to the Lobos

A.J. Butler’s value for New Mexico is in his versatility, physicality, and team-first edge—he’s been used as a linebacker in the current Lobos listing, but his career path shows a player who has worn multiple hats and embraced whatever role helps the team most. That kind of adaptability is gold for a staff looking for reliable, tough-minded depth and special-teams grit. His background suggests a competitive, low-drama contributor rather than a headline chaser, which makes him a useful fit for a program that wants instincts, effort, and flexibility.

Schedule

DNA

2012
Updated Oct 19, 2026
Butler National linebacker Average
Tackling
22nd percentile; Full confidence; 12 games
Pass Rush
24th percentile; Full confidence; 12 games
Disruption
~25th percentile; Full confidence; 12 games / 12 PBP
Coverage
36th percentile; Full confidence; 12 games
Ball Hawk
30th percentile; Full confidence; 12 games
Turnover Creator
~50th percentile; Thin sample; 12 games / 0 PBP
Playmaker
34th percentile; Full confidence; 12 games
Production
20th percentile; Full confidence; 12 games / 12 PBP
Consistency
7th percentile; Full confidence; 12 games

Stats

2012

Percentile among FBS LBs — a longer bar ranks higher

35
Tackles
408th of 1,067 LBs
17
Solo Tackles
440th of 1,067 LBs
18
Assisted Tackles
372nd of 1,067 LBs
0
Sacks
427th of 1,067 LBs
0
Sack Yards
423rd of 1,067 LBs
1
Passes Defended
280th of 1,067 LBs
1
Fumble Recoveries
80th of 282 LBs
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
20121235171801-
20111271600-
20108167900-
20097-----213

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