The article highlights the impressive speed and athleticism of Texas Longhorns signee Aaron Butler, a wide receiver from Calabasas, California. Despite not having visited Austin before signing at the end of the early signing period, Butler’s on-field speed and athleticism have garnered attention.
Reel Analytics, a sports tech and data company, analyzed Butler’s performance and found that he reached a remarkable speed of 21.2 miles per hour on the football field. His in-game athleticism score places him in the 98th percentile, making him one of the top high school wide receivers in the country.
The article contextualizes Butler’s speed by comparing it to the in-game athleticism scores of other 2024 wide receiver signees tracked by Reel Analytics. With an IGA of 87.4, Butler ranks ninth in this group. Notably, he’s just behind Ryan Wingo, a consensus five-star prospect and Texas signee, emphasizing the elite level of talent in the Longhorns’ recruiting class.
The mention of Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian’s emphasis on speed, reflected in the motto “All Gas, No Brakes,” adds context to Butler’s fit in the program. Despite not reaching the max speed of teammate Xavier Worthy, who recorded 22.7 miles per hour, Butler’s speed is still exceptional, aligning well with Sarkisian’s offensive style.
As a consensus four-star prospect, Butler is nationally ranked at No. 122 and holds the No. 21 spot among wide receivers. Texas successfully secured his commitment over finalists Arizona and Washington, making him an exciting addition to the Longhorns’ 2024 recruiting class.
🧵If you think Shedeur Sanders has “toys” with his current receiving corps, wait until Colorado WR commit Aaron Butler (@Aaronbutlerrr) arrives next fall. His In-Game Athleticism (IGA) Score is in the 98%ile powered by a 21+ mph max speed. #ReelSpeed
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— Reel Analytics (@RAanalytics) September 14, 2023
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