Name: Amir Butler
Position(s): OLB/Edge
Height-Weight: 6’3” 210 lbs
Jersey #: 10
School & Class: Plymouth Whitemarsh, Class of 2026
Key Stats: 7 sacks and scoop-and-score TD
Hudl Link: Amir Butler
Favorite NFL Team: Philadelphia Eagles
From Head Coach: “We’re expecting a big year from Amir. One of a few returning starters from last year. As a first-year starter last season, Amir had a good year. The great thing about Amir is that he isn’t satisfied with good. He’s been putting in an extreme amount of work in preparation for this season. We expect a big step forward for Amir in his senior season.”
On Field Focus
Proudest Moment: In just his second year of playing football, Butler made the transition from corner to edge seamlessly and dominated. He could not be more proud of how far he has come in just two short years.
Game-Changing Play: Butler called back to his clutch sack against Maheim Township.
Toughest Part of Playing Edge: Understanding how taxing the position is, Butler recognizes that maintaining health is the job's most challenging battle.
NFL Player Model: Micah Parsons and Hassan Reddick.
Drill/Skill You Are Working On: For Butler, this offseason has been all about sharpening his pass-rushing moves.
Personal Story
How I Started: Butler picked up the game in his sophomore year at Plymouth Whitemarsh when he was just 155 lbs. In just two short years, Butler's growth as a ball player is just as staggering as his growth in size.
“In the offseason after my sophomore year, I just started lifting and eating as much as possible to bulk up.”
Biggest Supporter: Butler said its easily his Mother. As a worker in the medical field, Butler said his mom was on the fence about him playing football. However ever since he started playing she has been there every step of the way.
“She has paid for training sessions. She takes me to workouts. She wakes up early and cooks my food so I can gain weight. She is just always looking out and she is my biggest support system.”
Challenge Overcome: After picking up the game just two years ago, Butler said it was hard to learn the game that many of his teammates have been playing for years.
Suburban One League Impact: Butler feels that the SOL is slept on.
“This league is full of a lot of good players and great coaches, and we should attract the same exposure as other leagues in the state.”
Football Flair
Pre-Game Ritual: Pray.
Pre-Game Song: Butler said he loves to listen to some local legends, Kur and Meek Mill.
Nickname: Mir.
Teammate’s Skill: Butler craves the football experience that many of his teammates have.
Future and Goals - Season Goal: Butler wants to rack up a double-digit sack season while earning All-State honors.
College Dreams: Butler does not care about a certain destination; he said he wants to go play Division I ball.
Five Years From Now: Butler hopes to be finishing up his college football career and continuing his schooling through law school.
Team and League Pride - Why Plymouth Whitemarsh is Special: For Butler, the answer was easy: it is the team's sportsmanship. He said Coach Chang is really big on that, and the respect and maturity level of the team speak volumes. Butler also shouted of defensive line coach, Coach Fry.
“Coach Fry had asked if I wanted to switch to defensive end, and that whole offseason, he was sending me training videos and workouts to do at home. When camp started, he continued to help me get better every day and really understand the position.”
Under-the-Radar Teammate: Aiden Orensky, Michael Giangiulio, Liam Ward
“The coaches trust them 100% because we as players took them under our wings and they learned a lot from last year, and now they're ready to go. I think they are definitely going to have a big impact this season and get some accolades.”
Memorable Crowd Moment: The late-game thriller on Homecoming against Upper Moreland.
“I remember the crowd. It was packed out. It felt like a Texas high school football game with how many people were there.”