The Jacksonville Jaguars are one of three teams to schedule visits with Louisiana safety Percy Butler ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft next month, according to a report from Mike Kaye of Pro Football Network. The Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings also arranged visits with the Ragin’ Cajuns standout.
Butler has seen his draft stock rise since his strong performance at the combine last month. He ran a 4.36 40-yard dash in Indianapolis.
Butler spent the past four seasons in Louisiana where he collected 167 tackles, nine tackles for a loss, a sack, three interceptions, 13 pass breakups, five forced fumbles, and five fumble recoveries during his college career. In his final year, he posted 60 tackles, six tackles for a loss, an interception, and four pass breakups. Butler was also an excellent gunner for Louisiana on special teams.
Butler also has one connection to Jacksonville’s staff in assistant defensive line coach Rory Segrest. Head coach Doug Pederson hired him after he spent the last four seasons with the Ragin’ Cajuns.
Kaye said Butler could play safety or as a nickel corner for teams because of his natural straight-line speed.
Many media members who cover the NFL Draft believe Butler will be a late-round pick next month. Butler will be a name to watch for Jacksonville with its abundance of sixth- and seventh-round picks.
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