Christopher Newport University

2025 --  Sophomore Season -- Continued his career and progression as an offensive lineman with the Captains...saw action in nine games for Paul Crowley's squad that recorded the first-ever undefeated regular season in program history...saw increased playing time as the year progressed, and was part of an offensive line that yielded just 21 sacks in 11 games played while also protecting a rushing attack that averaged 176.6 yards per game.

2024 --  Freshman Season -- Began his collegiate career at Christopher Newport and saw action in six games for the Captains...provided added strength and depth on the offensive line, and also was utilized in the tight end spot.

At Woodside -- Earned All-District honors as an offensive lineman ... Named team MVP in 2023

Personal - Jerel Donnell Ellis Butler was born in Newport News, Va. ... Son of Jerald Butler and Alina Johnson ... Favorite athlete is Cam Newton ... Most impressive person met is his grandfather ... Dream vacation is a trip to Fiji ... Favorite food is sushi ... Favorite movie is Black Panther ... Favorite musician is Adele ... Majoring in Kinesiology.