Donald Butler

About

NFL linebacker who was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in 2010. He became a team captain by his fourth season and signed a multi-year deal with the team in 2014.

Before Fame

He played college football for the Washington Huskies, posting 159 solo tackles during his 4-year career there.

Trivia

The Chargers traded up 12 spots to take him in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft.

Family Life

His mother, Janet Rice, raised him as a single parent.

Associated With

He stripped the ball and recovered a fumble from Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard during the Wild Card round of the 2013 NFL Playoffs.