| Crezdon Butler |
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Butler Fact: Had two interceptions against Louisiana Tech in 2006, just the fifth freshman in Tiger history to record two interceptions in a game.
Years Lettered: 2006
Bowl Participation: Reserve cornerback in the 2006 Music City Bowl against Kentucky.
Fall 2007 Depth Chart Position: Co-first-team cornerback
Overview: One of the cornerbacks Tommy Bowden is pointing to to replace 2006 starters C.J. Gaddis and Duane Coleman...showed his abilities as a first-year freshman in 2006 when he had three interceptions and four total takeaways to tie for the team lead in both areas...had a solid spring and is listed as a first-team cornerback...named most improved in the weightroom among cornerbacks for 2007 spring practice...winner of the 12th Man Award on the 2006 Tiger defense...seventh on team in power index with a 7.02 figure...came to Clemson as a first-team all-state selection by AP from Asheville (NC) High...broke the career rushing record of Charlie "Choo Choo" Justice at Asheville High with 5,030 yards, over 1,000 more than Justice had...recipient of the National Student Leadership Conference Award his senior year of high school.
2006: Outstanding first-year freshman cornerback who tied for the team lead in interceptions (3)...had two interceptions for 35 yards against Louisiana Tech, the first freshman to get two interceptions in a game since 2002...fifth freshman in Tiger history to have two interceptions in a game...first-team freshman All-ACC by Sporting News...had a recovered fumble, giving him a team-tying-best four takeaways...had 34 tackles in 248 plays...also a contributor on special teams...did not start a game, but played on defense in 12 of the 13 games (all but the Wake Forest game)...saw more action as the year progressed; he played at least double figures in snaps in each of the last seven games...played 22 snaps a game over the last seven games, including 22 against Kentucky...had a season-high seven tackles in a season-high 30 plays against Temple; he tied for game tackle honors among Tigers...had five first hits with his two interceptions and three passes defended against Louisiana Tech...had four tackles and an interception in the win over #13 Georgia Tech...had a recovered fumble against North Carolina...played 248 snaps, more than any other first-year freshman on defense, and second to C.J. Spiller among all first-year freshmen.
Before Clemson: First-team all-state by AP at Asheville High...#14 cornerback in the nation by Rivals.com...#4 prospect in North Carolina by Rivals.com...member of the Rivals.com 250...#19 cornerback in the country by CollegeFootballNews.com...member of the East Hot 100 by Scout.com...#24 cornerback in the nation by Scout.com...#17 defensive back in the nation by SuperPrep...three-time all-conference pick...member of the North Carolina Shrine Bowl team...had 62 tackles, seven interceptions, eight pass breakups, and two caused fumbles as a senior...also played quarterback, and rushed for 1,435 yards and 16 touchdowns...threw for 750 yards and five touchdowns...led his team to the AAA state title as a senior...MVP of the state title game with five tackles, a caused fumble, an interception, and a 70-yard, game-winning touchdown pass...all-time leading rusher at Asheville High with 5,030 career yards, breaking the 63-year old record of Charlie "Choo-Choo" Justice (4,005); he exceeded it by over 1,000 yards...had 60 rushing touchdowns and 12 interceptions in his career...also ran track...high school team had a 52-6 career record...named to Who's Who Among American High School students...recipient of the National Student Leadership Conference Award...coached by Danny Wilkins...chose Clemson over Maryland, North Carolina, N.C. State, South Carolina, and Virginia Tech...born May 26, 1987...majoring in sociology.
