Hakeem Butler

He's a long-strider, which should be expected for a guy who's 6-foot-5 and 227 pounds, though it will limit his route-running chops. He's better at catching the ball with his body than his hands, as I saw a few balls go right through his hands on simple crossing routes. He does have solid strength and can shrug off smaller cornerbacks with ease. He also shows a great ability to adjust while the ball is in the air, which is important for a big man. If he were to get better with his hands, he'd be an even bigger target to throw to. He moves extremely smooth for a guy who's as big as he is, but his hands will push him down draft boards. He's worked with Calvin Johnson before the draft, which is never a bad thing.

Hakeem Butler (finger) placed on IR, out for season

The Arizona Cardinals placed Hakeem Butler on the injured reserve with a broken finger.

Fantasy Impact

Butler was dealing with an avulsion fracture and won't return this season. The rookie likely wasn't going to have much value in re-draft leagues this season, though playing in Arizona helps his dynasty outlook.