Jake Butt

A four-year starter, including the past two seasons in Jim Harbaugh's pro-style scheme, Butt was used all over the formation for the Wolverines and although he wasn't the centerpiece, he was Mr. Reliable as a blocker and receiver. A very savvy receiving option, he sets up defenders and makes himself available in his routes, showing the ability to track, adjust and finish over defenders at the catch point. As a blocker, Butt isn't overpowering and has some hiccups in space, but he is steady in this area. While there is very little flash to his game, he is very well-rounded with all the tools to start as a rookie and earn a NFL paycheck for the next decade.

strengths

Solidly built for the position with a workable frame...excellent route runner, using timing, tempo and subtle body fakes off the line and in/out of his breaks...quick, controlled feet at the top of patterns...fluid pass-catcher for the position with natural adjustments on throws away from his body...nice job catching the ball in stride, not losing momentum on crossers or seam routes...very reliable ballskills with soft hands and focus to consistently win in contested situations, attacking and securing the ball ahead of defenders...core power and attitude to finish as a ballcarrier, driving his legs...uses his length well as a blocker to meet defenders with his hands...runs his feet at contact as a blocker to be an asset in the run game...voted a senior captain with the mature make-up needed to be a pro...productive four-year starter and holds the school tight end records for career receptions and receiving yards.

nfl comparison

Tyler Eifert, Cincinnati Bengals -- Butt isn't on the same level athletically as Eifert, but he is close and flashes similar receiving skills to be a consistent chain-mover in the NFL and impact player in the red zone.

weaknesses

Only average burst in his movements and won't separate in coverage on athleticism alone...doesn't have an explosive top gear to speed away from defenders after the catch...inconsistent anchor in pass protection vs. power...struggles to sustain in space as a blocker and needs to better mirror with his lower body to avoid holding penalties...played on kickoff coverage in college, but lacks refinement in this role...steady production, but not a home run threat with only one career 100-yard receiving performance with a low catch-to-touchdown ratio.

Attended Pickerington North High School (2012) coached by Tom Phillips. Key Statistics: Caught 96 passes for 1,361 yards and 20 touchdowns on offense and had 142 tackles, 39.5 tackles for loss and 20.5 sacks on defense during career.

Hauled in 68 receptions for 907 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior.

Caught 27 passes for 424 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior.

Totaled 42 tackles, 17 tackles-for-loss, and 10 sacks as a junior.

Tallied 15 tackles-for-loss, including seven sacks, with eight pass breakups as a sophomore Honors and Rankings: Attended but did not participate due to injury in the Army All-America Game.

Named AP Division I All-Ohio first-team as a senior

Jake D. Butt was born July 11, 1995.

Enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, majoring in sociology.

2016

receiving
REC	YPR	TD	LONG	YDS
46.0	11.9	4.0	37.0	546.0

fumbles
REC	LOST	FUM
0.0	0.0	1.0

2015

rushing
YPC	TD	YDS	CAR	LONG
0.0	0.0	2.0	0.0	2.0

receiving
REC	YPR	TD	LONG	YDS
51.0	12.8	3.0	56.0	654.0