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2022 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about MATTHEW BUTLER:
Tennessee, 6037 297 5.00. Three-year starter, Raleigh, NC. Was the ringleader to a deep, talented defensive line. Butler led that line in tackles for three straight seasons and was the second leading sack artist in 2021. He was moved throughout the defensive line, everywhere from nose tackle to defensive end. Projects best to a three-technique role where his explosive first step and powerful hands can do a lot of damage post- snap. Can be a situational pass rusher who is no slouch in the run game if he isn’t put in a spot where he needs to handle double teams or man two gaps. Versatile frame that can be shifted up and down the defensive line. Plays with man-hands. Country strong grip and punch that stifles and initially controls the blocker. Plays with a long reach while keeping his base low to the ground and feet chopping. Can twist and turn to fit through creases while maintaining gap integrity. Active player who finds the way to the action. Will play through blockers with an explosive first step and strong engine. Closes fast and aggressively. Struggles to anchor against the double team. Lacks the true lower body power to two-gap inside. Will get too tall as a pass rusher at times, exposing his numbers to the blocker with high hips.
2021 stats: 47 T, 8.5 TFL, 5 sacks, 7 QBH, 1 FF. Edge speed:left 2.52, right 2.51. OSR:33/36. Third/fourth round. (A-33 1/12, H-9 1/4, BP-17, 10-1.72).