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85
Games
285
Solo Tackles
7
Sacks
3
Interceptions
Donald Butler is a former outside linebacker out of Washington, selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 79th overall pick (round 3) in the 2010 NFL Draft. He played 85 regular-season games from 2011 to 2016, with the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins.
Draft Details
Donald Butler Career Stats
- Primary starter for 5 seasons.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SD | 16 | 64 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 | SD | 12 | 37 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2013 | SD | 12 | 52 | 13 | 3 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | SD | 14 | 35 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | SD | 14 | 16 | 19 | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | MIA | 9 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 77 | 219 | 117 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 5 |
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
6-1
Weight
245 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.61s
Bench Press
35 reps
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