2015 DETROIT LIONS MEDIA GUIDE

29 - CREZDON BUTLER
Cornerback Clemson Asheville, N.C.
Year: 5 Ht: 6-1 Wt: 189 Born: 5/26/87
Draft: ‘10, R5 (164)-Pit Acquired: FA ‘15
Complete biographical information available on Detroitlions.com.
MANE FACTS
‣ ¾ Pronunciation: KREZ-din
TRANSACTIONS
‣ ¾ Signed by the Detroit Lions to a Reserve/Future contract on January 7, 2015.
‣ ¾ Released by the Buccaneers on December 16, 2014.
‣ ¾ Signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a free agent on September 10, 2014.
‣ ¾ Released by the Chargers on August 30, 2014.
‣ ¾ Signed by the San Diego Chargers as a free agent on September 17, 2013.
‣ ¾ Released by the Bills on August 30, 2013.
‣ ¾ Signed by the Buffalo Bills to the active roster from the Cardinals practice squad on November 7, 2012.
‣ ¾ Re-signed by the Cardinals to the practice squad on October 23, 2012.
‣ ¾ Released by the Cardinals on October 16, 2012.
‣ ¾ Signed by the Cardinals as a free agent on October 9, 2012.
‣ ¾ Released by the Washington Redskins on September 25, 2012.
‣ ¾ Acquired by the Washington Redskins via waivers on September 1, 2012.
‣ ¾ Released by the Cardinals on August 31, 2012.
‣ ¾ Acquired by the Arizona Cardinals via waivers on September 4, 2011.
‣ ¾ Released by the Steelers on September 3, 2011.
‣ ¾ Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round (164th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.
PRO
Fifth-year corner who saw action in 11 games during the 2014 season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after spending time
with the Pittsburgh Steelers (2010), Arizona Cardinals (2011-12), Washington Redskins (2012), Buffalo Bills (2012) and San
Diego Chargers (2013). Made his NFL debut against New England (11/14/10) while with the Steelers.
2014: Played in 11 games (three starts) for the Buccaneers and finished the season with a career-high 13 tackles in a reserve
cornerback role. Made his first-career start vs. Baltimore (10/12) and recorded two tackles in the game.
‣ ¾ Started two more games at cornerback, including vs. Atlanta (11/9) and at Washington (11/16), tallying seven combined
tackles in both contests.
COLLEGE
A four-year contributor for the Clemson Tigers, Butler played in 53 games during his career and finished with 183 tackles,
11 interceptions and 21 pass defenses. Finished tied for second in school history with 243 career interception return yards.
‣ ¾ Earned ACC Honorable Mention as a senior in 2009 and was also named freshman First Team All-ACC by Sporting
News in 2006.
PERSONAL
Attended Asheville (N.C.) High School where he ended his career as the all-time rushing leader in school history with
5,030 career yards. Named MVP of AAA state title game as a senior in which he recorded an interception and a 70-yard
game-winning touchdown pass.
‣ ¾ Earned a roster spot in the Shrine Bowl all-star game.
‣ ¾ Also lettered in track in high school.
‣ ¾ Majored in sociology at Clemson.
BUTLER’S SINGLE-GAME BESTS
Tackles:...................................................................................4 at Was 11/16/14
Forced Fumbles:............................................... 1 (twice) Last vs. Dal 9/29/13
Special Teams Tackles:......................................................2 vs. NYJ 12/30/12
BUTLER’S CAREER STATISTICS
Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR STT
2010 Pit 4 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 Ari 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2012* TOTAL 8 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
2013 SD 12 0 3 2 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
2014 TB 11 3 13 13 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 36 3 17 16 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
Postseason
Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR STT
2013 SD 2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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