Emmanuel Butler, WR, Northern Arizona #8
6025, 220, 4.62
Notes: Phoenix, AZ native who was also the captain of the basketball team at Mountain Pointe High School. Caught 13-235-2 as a freshman in 2014. Caught 64-1,208-15 in 2015. Caught 69-1,003-9 in 2016. Played in just two games after shoulder surgery in 2017, catching 6-95.
Positives: Big, physical, strong-handed receiver who can compete for the ball and often win contested catches. Open even when he’s covered. Has great natural body control and ball skills. Knows how to use his body to shield defenders and plucks the ball with his hands. Strong runner after the catch.
Negatives: Does not possess true top-end speed or often provide dramatic separation from defenders with his quickness.
Summary: Outstanding possession-type and red zone receiver who makes a lot of plays. Lacks elite suddenness or home run speed, but a comfortable target for his quarterback because of his innate ability to compete for the ball.
