LeRoy Butler
Inducted:
2022
Player Stats
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
204 lb (93 kg)
Born:
July 19, 1968
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Position:
Safety
College:
Florida State (1986–1989)
LeRoy Butler was a dynamic, hard-hitting safety who helped redefine the position with his blend of coverage skills, tackling, and playmaking. Spending his entire 12-year career with the Green Bay Packers, Butler was a cornerstone of the team’s dominant defense in the 1990s.
He recorded over 950 tackles, 38 interceptions, and 20.5 sacks — becoming the first player in NFL history to join the 20-sack/20-interception club. Butler was a key leader in Green Bay's Super Bowl XXXI championship team and was known for his game-changing plays and consistency.
He was named to the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team and selected to four Pro Bowls. Off the field, Butler is also credited with inventing the iconic “Lambeau Leap.” Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022, he remains one of the most beloved figures in Packers history.
L.Butler's Awards and Honors
- Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
- Consensus All-American (1989)
- Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame (2022)
- First player with 20 INTs & 20 sacks in career
NFL records
- Super Bowl champion (XXXI)
- 4× First-team All-Pro (1993, 1996–1998)
- 4× Pro Bowl (1993, 1996-1998)
- NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
NFL/AFL Teams
Green Bay Packers (1990–2001)
NFL draft:
1990: 2nd round, 48th pick
Green Bay Packers
Numbers Worn:
36
NFL Stats:
Seasons:
12 (1990–2001)
Games Played:
181
Tackles:
953
Sacks:
20.5
Interceptions:
38
Forced Fumbles:
13
Touchdowns:
4