During the UFL playoff game between the San Antonio Brahmas and the St. Louis Battlehawks, coach Wade Phillips gave an endorsement to Battlehawks receiver Hakeem Butler. Phillips stated that Butler should be in the NFL, showing his confidence in the player’s skills. This endorsement caught the attention of the Carolina Panthers, who are giving Butler a chance to work out for their team.
Butler was awarded the UFL offensive player of the year honors after a successful season, making 45 receptions for 652 yards and five touchdowns. Despite being drafted by the Cardinals in 2019, Butler missed his entire rookie season with a broken hand and did not play a regular-season game for Arizona. He only played two regular-season games with the Eagles, where he did not catch a pass and had limited playing time.
Now, Butler has the opportunity to showcase his talents for the Panthers during his workout. This could be the chance he needs to prove himself in the NFL and potentially secure a spot on an NFL team roster. Phillips’ endorsement further solidifies the belief that Butler has the potential to succeed at the highest level of football.
Phillips’ statement about Butler being destined for greatness seems like an accurate assessment given his success in UFL and now having a chance to prove himself in NFL training camps.
Butler was drafted by Arizona Cardinals in 2019 but he did not play a single game during his rookie season due to a broken hand. In addition, he only played two regular-season games with Philadelphia Eagles where he failed to catch any pass and had limited playing time.
However, things have changed since then as he is now working out with Carolina Panthers after receiving an endorsement from coach Wade Phillips during UFL playoff game against San Antonio Brahmas. The workout will give him an opportunity to prove himself at NFL level and potentially secure a spot on team roster.
Phillips’ statement about Butler being one of those players who can take it up another level is highly plausible given his impressive performance in UFL and now getting an opportunity to train with one of best teams in NFL.
