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Gary Butler
Gary Butler is a former tight end out of Rice, selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 27th overall pick (round 2) in the 1973 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Draft Details
Gary Butler Career Stats
- Second-team All-American (1972)
- 2× First-team All-SWC (1972, 1973)
Career Totals
| Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 145 | 2 |
Career History
- Kansas City Chiefs (1973–1974)
- Chicago Bears (1975)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1977)
Born: Houston, Texas, U.S. · Height: 6-3 · Weight: 235 lb
Draft Class Context
Gary Butler was the 4th of 11 TEs selected in the 1973 draft. The 27th overall pick has been used 59 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was DeAndre Hopkins in 2013, who played 187 games. Rice had 2 players drafted in 1973, including Rodrigo Barnes. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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