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The University of Mississippi Athletics
2026 Football Roster
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Florida
Sep 26 (Sat)
Flex (2:30-3:30 PM or 5-7 PM)
Jersey Number 49
Tah'j Butler
- Class:
- Junior
- Position:
- LB
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-1 / 235
- Experience:
- TR
- Hometown:
- New Orleans, La.
- High School:
- Edna Karr
- Prev. College:
- Georgia Tech
- Major:
- Multi-Disciplinary Studies
2026 (JUNIOR): Transfer who arrived on campus in January and participated in spring drills.
GEORGIA TECH: Appeared in all 26 games over the course of two seasons with the Yellow Jackets … Played in all 13 games with two starts during the 2025 season, totaling 34 tackles, including three tackles for loss, while adding one interception … Saw action in all 13 games as a true freshman in 2024, making one start … Finished the season with 25 tackles, including 4.5 tackles for loss, and one quarterback hurry.
HIGH SCHOOL: Rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN … Ranked as the No. 29 player in the talent-rich state of Louisiana by Rivals … Named New Orleans Catholic League Defensive MVP and first-team all-league as a senior in 2023 … Helped lead team to 10-2 record and semifinals of 2023 Louisiana Division I Select playoffs as a senior … Coached by Brice Brown.
PERSONAL: Born Dec. 19, 2006 ... Multi-disciplinary studies major.
GEORGIA TECH: Appeared in all 26 games over the course of two seasons with the Yellow Jackets … Played in all 13 games with two starts during the 2025 season, totaling 34 tackles, including three tackles for loss, while adding one interception … Saw action in all 13 games as a true freshman in 2024, making one start … Finished the season with 25 tackles, including 4.5 tackles for loss, and one quarterback hurry.
HIGH SCHOOL: Rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN … Ranked as the No. 29 player in the talent-rich state of Louisiana by Rivals … Named New Orleans Catholic League Defensive MVP and first-team all-league as a senior in 2023 … Helped lead team to 10-2 record and semifinals of 2023 Louisiana Division I Select playoffs as a senior … Coached by Brice Brown.
PERSONAL: Born Dec. 19, 2006 ... Multi-disciplinary studies major.
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