2024 Football Roster
Butts Jr., Antonio

Jersey Number 33
Antonio Butts Jr.
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 215
- Hometown:
- Savannah, Ga.
- High School:
- Effingham County HS
Bio
AS A FRESHMAN (2024): Redshirted … Played in two games on the kick coverage unit … Made collegiate debut against Furman … Saw action at North Dakota State on punt return team as well.
HIGH SCHOOL: A two-time all-region player … Also picked up region player of the year laurels following senior campaign … Played senior prep campaign at Effingham County High School for coach John Ford … Logged 115 tackles during senior campaign, while also registering seven tackles for loss, six sacks and a pair of quarterback hurries … Also logged 618 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on 63 carries … Played first three prep seasons at Calvary Day School for coach Mark Stroud … Compiled 277 tackles across three seasons in the starting lineup for the Cavaliers, including a 132-tackle (72 solo) sophomore season … Also recorded seven career sacks and six career interceptions at Calvary Day School.
PERSONAL: The son of Aisha and Antonio Butts Sr. … Maintained a 3.5 cumulative grade point average at Effingham County High School … A business major at Mercer.
HIGH SCHOOL: A two-time all-region player … Also picked up region player of the year laurels following senior campaign … Played senior prep campaign at Effingham County High School for coach John Ford … Logged 115 tackles during senior campaign, while also registering seven tackles for loss, six sacks and a pair of quarterback hurries … Also logged 618 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on 63 carries … Played first three prep seasons at Calvary Day School for coach Mark Stroud … Compiled 277 tackles across three seasons in the starting lineup for the Cavaliers, including a 132-tackle (72 solo) sophomore season … Also recorded seven career sacks and six career interceptions at Calvary Day School.
PERSONAL: The son of Aisha and Antonio Butts Sr. … Maintained a 3.5 cumulative grade point average at Effingham County High School … A business major at Mercer.
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