A speedy metro-Atlanta athlete who can really run, Butler is an outstanding natural athlete who made big plays on the ground at quarterback while showing promising arm talent. He can run away from defenders with ease and his speed showed up in a big way over the weekend, running an outstanding 10.98 time at a weekend track meet. On the football field last fall as a junior, Butler threw for 1,100 yards and 8 touchdowns, but most of his damage was done with his legs, running for an impressive 933 yards and 14 touchdowns. He’ll be able to play at the collegiate level and could be tough to stop for Lithonia in 2025.

A dynamic athlete who shined as a speedy dual-threat quarterback for South Gwinnett this fall as a junior, Butler brought impressive agility, change of direction, and breakaway speed down the field. He’s an explosive runner with the ability to elude defenders in the open field. As a passer, Butler threw for 1,100 yards and 8 touchdowns, but most of his damage was done on the ground. The speedy back ran for 933 yards and an impressive 14 touchdowns. Now, he’s earned his first D1 offer from the in-state Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and will be added to the 2026 Prep Redzone rankings this spring.

A dynamic runner who can line up a either quarterback or running back, Butler is a speedy, elusive runner with plenty of breakaway speed. He shows good vision, burst, and the ability to escape from defenders down the field. His size may not blow anyone away, but his speed and playmaking ability certainly did this fall as a junior. This sleeper Gwinnett County running back ran for 834 yards during the regular season with 12 touchdowns, averaging an eye-opening 8 yards per carry. He’s a true weapon who should improve even more in the off-season. He’s an easy new addition to the 2026 Prep Redzone rankings and will try to run through Hillgrove in the first round this weekend.