Darius Butler

New England Patriots 41st pick

FS ·

Connecticut · 2009–2017

124

Games

278

Solo Tackles

Interceptions

Darius Butler is a former free safety out of Connecticut, selected by the New England Patriots with the 41st overall pick (round 2) in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played 124 regular-season games from 2009 to 2017, with the New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers and Indianapolis Colts.

Draft Details

Year

2009

Round

Round 2

Pick

41st overall

Team

New England Patriots

Position

College

Connecticut

Darius Butler Career Stats

Ranks 7th in the 2009 draft class in interceptions (15).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2009	NE	13	28	3	0	0	3	8	0
2010	NE	12	18	1	0	0	0	6	0
2011	CAR	11	26	5	0	0	0	7	0
2012	IND	10	21	9	0	0	4	7	1
2013	IND	15	45	10	1	1	4	15	0
2014	IND	14	40	5	1	1	0	7	2
2015	IND	13	37	12	1	1	1	4	2
2016	IND	12	27	6	0	1	3	7	1
2017	IND	15	22	6	0	0	0	4	2
Career		115	264	57	3	4	15	65	8

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

5-10

Weight

183 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.41s

Vertical Jump

43"

Broad Jump

134"

3-Cone Drill

6.92s

Shuttle

4.18s

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