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Kelly Butler
Kelly Butler

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Grand Rapids, Mich.

High School:
Union

Height / Weight:
6-8 / 320

Position:
Offensive Tackle



2002: Started all 13 games at right tackle … graded out at 80 percent or better in five games ... graded out at 81 percent vs. Minnesota on Sept. 28 and at Iowa on Oct. 5 ... had season-high grade of 83 percent vs. Indiana on Nov. 23 ... part of offensive line that helped Purdue lead Big Ten in total offense with 452.2 yards per game ... Boilermakers averaged 196.5 rushing yards per game (most under head coach Joe Tiller).

2001: Received team’s Newcomer Award — Offense for spring season … named to The Sporting News Big Ten All-Freshman team ... started all 12 games at right tackle.

2000: Received medical redshirt for shoulder tendinitis.

High School: Ranked as the No. 24 offensive lineman and No. 209 player overall in the nation by Prep Football Report … named All-American, all-state and all-region as senior … two-time all-city and all-area selection … member of city championship team his senior season … coach was Scott Van Essen ... also played basketball.

Personal: Given name is Kelly Don Butler … born July 24, 1982 ... law and society major.