Chat with Darius Butler
Butler was a four-year starter at UConn, the last two being spent as the team captain. He recorded 10 INTs in his time in Storrs, Conn. He broke up a total of 26 passes in his career, including four in his senior season.
According to Butler's Scouts Inc.'s draft profile, he is "aggressive when going after the football. Does a nice job of getting hands between the ball and receiver without drawing pass-interference flag ... an instinctive overall player. Shows good awareness in zone coverage and does a nice job of mid-pointing high-low routes."
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Buzzmaster (10:51 AM)
Darius will be here soon, everyone!
Charlie Key West [via mobile]
What NFL CB would you compare yourself to?
Darius Butler (10:54 AM)
Asante Samuel. I like his style of play.
matt tx [via mobile]
what do u feel will be the biggest transition from college to the nfl
Darius Butler (10:54 AM)
How much harder I have to work on my technique, and how much more attention to detail you have to pay.
tim ,NH [via mobile]
Do you feel you are ready to make an immediate impact in the nfl
Darius Butler (10:55 AM)
Yes, I feel like I'm ready to come in on any team and compete for a starting job. I'm definitely ready to contribute on special teams.
Binghamton ny [via mobile]
What kind of defense suits u best?
Darius Butler (10:55 AM)
I would choose man-to-man, but I can play any scheme, really. If I had a choice, it'd be man-to-man.
Matt (Blacksburg)
Hey, Darius. Any team in the NFL you would love to play for or have always dreamed about playing for?
Darius Butler (10:56 AM)
The Dolphins, I grew up a Dolphin fan.
Steiny (NYC)
Do you think UConn is going to win the NCAA Tournament?
Darius Butler (10:56 AM)
I think they have a chance. They'll have to bring their A-game from here on out, however.
Tim, columbia, sc [via mobile]
Beining the fourth rated cb coming into the draft, what spot do you see yourself beining drafted compared to the analysist predictions?
Darius Butler (10:57 AM)
I would say in the first or second round. They're pretty high on Malcom Jenkins, but I think after my pro day, I'll jump one or two other guys.
chris new york [via mobile]
What adivce can you give a kid that is going to enter the nfl draft in 4 years? Like what matters the most when your going through the process that can get you drafted higher?
Darius Butler (10:59 AM)
Besides your film, I would say staying clean off the field. That's probably the number one thing teams ask when you interview with them.
john (baltimore)
who was the toughest WR you had to match up with in college?
Darius Butler (10:59 AM)
Calvin Johnson my freshman year.
Jeff, MN
What's been the biggest hurdle you have had to overcome in your career?
Darius Butler (11:00 AM)
Tearing my MCL in my senior year.
rob swedesboro [via mobile]
Who is your current favorite NFL player
Darius Butler (11:00 AM)
That would have to be Larry Fitzgerald.
Jeff, MN
Is there any particular WR that you would like to cover in the NFL?
Darius Butler (11:01 AM)
Besides Larry, I'd have to say Chad Johnson. I'd like to see if I can out trash talk him.
Darius Butler (11:03 AM)
I appreciate the questions...I had fun and enjoyed myself!
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