Robb Butler is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on September 14, 1981 in Pittsburgh, United States. Butler was a three year letterman at Perry Traditional Academy, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He played both receiver and defensive back. In 1998, he was awarded First Team Associated Press Big School All-State honours. He was named to 1999 AAA Pennsylvania Big 33 Team. This team participated in the Big 33 Classic, July 24, 1999. Butler was also named to the 1998 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ‘Fabulous 22’ Team. He was also selected to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review/Fox Sports Pittsburgh’s “Terrific 25,” Team. He was also awarded first-team All-Pittsburgh City League recognition two times.
Butler signed with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL) on April 25, 2004, after going undrafted in the 2004 NFL Draft, becoming the fifth player in Robert Morris history to sign an NFL contract. He was released by the Chargers on September 5 and signed to the team’s practice squad the following day. He was promoted to the active roster of the Chargers on November 30, 2004. Butler played in five games for the team during the 2004 season, recording three solo tackles and four tackle assists. He also returned two kickoffs for 35 yards. He was released by the Chargers on September 3, 2005.
On November 11, 2005, Butler was signed to the practice squad of the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL. He was promoted to the team’s active roster on December 30. He re-signed with the Ravens on May 18, 2006. Butler was released by the team on September 2, 2006.
Before choosing Pittsburgh, Butler visited Maryland, Wisconsin, Wisconsin, and NC State. On February 7, 1999, he signed his letter d’intent.
Butler played college football from 1999 to 2000 for the University of Pittsburgh Panthers. He was a letterman in both of those years. Each year, he was a reserve cornerback as well as a special teams contributor. In the final eight games, he recorded five solo tackles and five tackle assists, as well as two passes defended. Butler broke up a pass at the end zone during the final play of Pitt Stadium’s history on November 13, 1999. In 2000, he played in ten games. He had three solo tackles as well as two assist tackles. After impressing on the receiver scout team, he switched to wide receiver in 2000.
Butler then transferred to Robert Morris University in 2001. He played in 20 games, all starts, for the Robert Morris Colonials from 2002 to 2003. He caught 29 passes for a team-leading 459 yards in 2002. Butler converted to strong safety in 2003. He accumulated 84 tackles, two interceptions, nine pass breakups, and two forced fumbles for the Colonials during the 2003 season, earning him First Team Division I-AA All-American honors.
