Robb-Davon Butler was born on September 14,1981 and is an American former professional football defensive back who played one season with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League.
46 Facts About Robb Butler
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Robb Butler was a three-year letterman in both football and track at Perry Traditional Academy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Robb Butler earned All-State honors in football for his senior year in 1998.
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Robb Butler then transferred to Robert Morris and played wide receiver.
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Robb Butler redshirted his first season and caught 29 passes for 459 yards his second season.
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Robb Butler converted to strong safety his senior season in 2003 and earned first-team Division I-AA All-American honors.
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Robb Butler played in five games for the Chargers in 2004, recording seven total tackles and two kickoff returns.
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Robb Butler later spent time with the Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Brigade, Erie RiverRats and Wheeling Wildcats.
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Robb Butler was a three-year letterman at Perry Traditional Academy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he played receiver and defensive back.
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Robb Butler earned first-team Associated Press Big School All-State honors in 1998.
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Robb Butler was named to the 1998 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Fabulous 22" Team.
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Robb Butler gained first-team All-Pittsburgh City League recognition twice as well.
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Robb Butler recorded 35 receptions for 631 yards his senior year and scored 14 total touchdowns, including two punt returns, two kick returns and one interception return for a touchdown.
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Robb Butler accumulated six interceptions during his junior year and six interceptions in his senior season as well.
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Robb Butler helped the team win the City League championship in 1997 and 1998.
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Robb Butler lettered three years in track and field at Perry.
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Robb Butler played football with future Pittsburgh Panthers teammate Rod Rutherford at Perry.
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Robb Butler visited Pittsburgh, Maryland, Michigan State, Wisconsin and NC State before choosing Pittsburgh.
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Robb Butler signed his letter of intent on February 7,1999.
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Robb Butler played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers of the University of Pittsburgh from 1999 to 2000 and lettered both years.
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Robb Butler was a reserve cornerback and special teams contributor each year.
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Robb Butler played in the final eight games of the 1999 season, recording five solo tackles, five tackle assists and two passes defended.
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On November 13,1999, Robb Butler broke up a pass in the end zone on the final play in the history of Pitt Stadium.
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Robb Butler played in ten games during his sophomore year in 2000, totaling three solo tackles and two tackle assists.
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Robb Butler then transferred to Robert Morris University in August 2001, but had to sit out the 2001 season.
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Robb Butler played in 20 games, all starts, for the Robert Morris Colonials from 2002 to 2003.
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Robb Butler caught 29 passes for a team-leading 459 yards in 2002.
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Robb Butler 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.
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Robb Butler signed with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League 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.
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Robb Butler was promoted to the active roster of the Chargers on November 30,2004.
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Robb Butler played in five games for the team during the 2004 season, recording three solo tackles and four tackle assists.
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Robb Butler was released by the Chargers on September 3,2005.
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On November 11,2005, Robb Butler was signed to the practice squad of the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL.
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Robb Butler re-signed with the Ravens on May 18,2006.
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Robb Butler was released by the team on September 2,2006.
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Robb Butler had a workout with the New England Patriots of the NFL in December 2006.
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Robb Butler signed a two-year contract with the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs on February 12,2007.
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Robb Butler was released by the Chiefs on September 2,2007.
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Robb Butler signed with the Kansas City Brigade of the Arena Football League on November 29,2007.
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Robb Butler was released by the team on February 16,2008, signed by the Brigade on March 18 and placed on recallable waivers nine days later.
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Robb Butler was placed on recallable waivers on April 29, signed by the Brigade on May 1 and placed on recallable waivers on May 7,2008.
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Robb Butler signed with the Erie RiverRats of the American Indoor Football Association in May 2008 and played for them during the 2008 season.
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Robb Butler played with former Perry Traditional and Pittsburgh Panthers teammate Rod Rutherford as a member of the RiverRats.
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Robb Butler was signed by the Wheeling Wildcats of the Continental Indoor Football League on December 21,2008, and played for the team during the 2009 season.
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Robb Butler played under head coach Shawn Liotta in both Erie and Wheeling.
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Robb Butler has spent time working for PPG Industries after his playing career.