 The play would go down in Clemson/SouthCarolina lore as "The Catch"
Butler was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 1979 NFL draft, fifth player overall taken.His Clemson teammate Steve Fuller was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the same round, 23rd overall.. Butler beat out Lou Piccone for the starting role opposite Frank Lewis.In his rookie season, Butler caught 48 passes for 834 yards and four touchdowns as the Bills, led by head coach Chuck Knox finished 7-9.