Saints Eye Versatile DB Eric Butler for Draft
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Eric Butler, San Diego States versatile cornerback, has caught the New Orleans Saints attention for the 2026 NFL Draft. Despite his inconsistency, Butlers ability to play multiple positions and his career-long experience make him a promising prospect. However, his high missed tackle rate is a concern that could be addressed with proper coaching. If developed, Butler could become a valuable addition to the Saints defensive backfield.
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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Saints Eye Versatile DB Eric Butler for Draft. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
On March 31st, the New Orleans Saints are eyeing defensive backs hard for the 2026 NFL draft, and San Diego State Cornerback Eric Butler. Just popped up on their radar as a versatile option. Butler logged most of his snaps this past season in the slot, with 465 there, plus 147 as a box safety, and a hand forward outside corner and free safety. His stats showed 30 tackles, 6 past deflections, and 18 stops, but he dealt with some inconsistency. Over his career, he's mixed it up more evenly, 648 slot reps, 474 in the box, 294 at free. Safety, and even a few along the line, making him a flexible piece for any scheme. That said, Miss Tackle stand out as a red flag, hitting 21% last year and over 23% this season, so scouts see him. Needing real coaching to polish up. With time to develop in the right spot on defense, Butler could turn into a solid contributor, especially as the Saints keep building that backfield.
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