Is DJ Butler starting?
DJ Butler is listed 3rd string at RB for Houston Cougars.
DJ Butler is listed RB #3 for Houston at 67 OVR.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of WP Davidson, ranked #1,220 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 301 rushing yards, 0 rush TD. That's 13% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 67 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #25
- Class
- JR
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 301 | 0 |
| 2024 | 102 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8600
- National Rank
- #1220
- High School
- WP Davidson
- Hometown
- Mobile, AL
Why this rating?
On a 83-rated offense; 54th-percentile production (×0.92 for competition level) put them -4 vs unit starters → 67.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at RB · Houston Cougars
- 12176Makhi HughesStarter
- 2672Re'Shaun Sanford II
- 32567DJ ButlerYou
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.