Homer Butler

Homer Bowen Butler III is an American former professional football [Safety (American gridiron football|football position)|safety] in the Canadian Football League for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He played college football at UCLA.

Early life

Butler attended Los Angeles High School, where he practiced football and track. He was a starter at wide receiver and was named All-city as a senior.
He enrolled at Los Angeles City College. As a freshman, he averaged 18 yards on 31 receptions. As a sophomore, he averaged almost 20 yards on 40 receptions. He had 4 touchdowns against San Bernardino Valley College, breaking Kermit Alexander's school record. He scored 13 touchdowns in 2 seasons and was a two-time All-conference selection. He also was an All-conference shortstop in baseball.
He transferred to UCLA for his junior season. As a starting wide receiver, he was second on the team with 11 receptions for 166 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a senior, he led the team with 25 receptions for 584 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Professional career

Butler was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the eighth round of the 1978 NFL draft, to convert him into a defensive back. He was waived on August 13.
In August 1978, he was signed as a free agent by the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He played safety and was a kickoff returner.