Brad Butler Bradley Jay Butler , Jr . ( born September 18 , 1983 in Lynchburg , Virginia ) is a former American football guard and tackle for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Bills in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft . He played high school football at E . C . Glass High School and college football at the University of Virginia . College career . Butler is one of three Cavaliers in school history to start four consecutive bowl games . He started thirty - one consecutive games at right tackle , the longest streak at the University of Virginia since 1998 . As a senior Butler started all eleven games he played and was one of the most versatile linemen in the ACC . Butler drew attention in 2005 when he hit Boston College defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka in the back of his knees after the whistle . Butler received the Rock Weir Most Improved Player Award and the Judge and Mrs . Harold H . Purcell Family Football Scholarship . At the University of Virginia Butler interned at the Center for Politics for two semesters . Butler studied under Larry Sabato , the Director of the Center for Politics . The Center for Politics , a nonpartisan unit of the University of Virginia , seeks to promote the value of politics and the importance of civic engagement . Butler was a member of St . Anthony Hall , which is a national college literary society . He engaged in activities that further the social and intellectual development by encouraging individual expression , promoting the exchange of ideas by providing a forum for discussion and presentations . Butler attended the prestigious Woodrow Wilson Department of Politics at the University of Virginia majoring in American Politics . Professional career . While football was a large part of his life , Butler has exhibited a metacognitive desire to engage with urban youth and impoverished community initiatives . Since college Butler has withheld a strong passion for service and hard work , which he displays with the utmost humility , devotion and generosity . Conservative Jack Kemp fostered Butler ’ s inspiration as a strong believer in empowering the marginalized ( particularly within inner - city and rural settings ) and helping them to rise out of , and beyond their compromised situations . Civic and community service outreach . " That ’ s Life " . In the spring of 2008 and 2009 Butler , and then teammate George Wilson , partnered with the Buffalo Public Schools to reach out to a specific demographic of marginalized : inner - city youth . Butler and Wilson made weekly visits to area schools and directly addressed students on the importance of education , making the right life choices , and other life skills . They offered assemblies focused on various initiatives such as nutrition , health and fitness , responsibility , and teamwork . Butler also used the school system as a means of sharing the importance of literacy and would read to classrooms in local schools . The program , " That ' s Life " and was sponsored by Kodak and was supported by many in the Buffalo community . Outreach Experience . Throughout January 2010 Butler visited several central Virginia area schools in coordination with the University of Virginia ' s Center for Politics ’ Youth Leadership Initiative . Butler ’ s visits promoted the importance of civics and government to young students in the area , many of whom utilize the Youth Leadership Initiative ’ s free educational materials in their classrooms . Butler was hoping to inspire the next generation to become engaged in civic affairs whether through football , academics , or community service . Butler is not particular to just aiding inner - city youth but rural as well . He spent time in 2010 working with the Center For Politics and he offered his time to schools in western Virginia as well as West Virginia . When not offering his time and service domestically , Butler may be spotted abroad . In 2009 , he offered aid to US troops overseas as a means of helping bring soldiers back to reality . There were tough , long hours spent serving and accompanying his war - type brethren , but Butler exclaims that his time in the Middle East with the soldiers was an incredible blessing to his life today . Ultimately Butler has engaged with community in continuous occasions and interprets life as a vast platform to serve others ; specifically those less fortunate in inner - city and rural settings . Government Experience . During the 2008 offseason Butler worked for Kemp Partners , a government relations firm formerly headed by Buffalo Bill quarterback and United States Vice - Presidential candidate Jack Kemp . While at Kemp Partners , Butler attended Congressional hearings , performed research , and participated in day to day operations . There , Butler developed a strong relationship with Jack Kemp based upon their mutual NFL experience and passion for politics and intellectual pursuit . Challenged by Kemp , Butler worked with the NAACP and other groups to help felons regain their voting rights . Butler valued his time at Kemp Partners not solely for the unique opportunities presented , but because of the extremely intentional integrity which he imparted from Jack ; a compassionate , high - character , passion for serving others type of integrity . Brad continues to uphold values championed by Jack Kemp as well as support and promote the Jack Kemp Foundation . Buffalo Bills . Butler was drafted by the Bills in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft . He played in two games with the Bills in his rookie season . On September 2 , 2007 he was named the starting right guard for the Bills . Butler flourishes in fast - paced , high - demand situations where he exhibits hard work and good communication as well as a team - first mentality . Multiple times he transitioned positions as a means of helping the team succeed . In 2009 , Butler was voted to USA Today ' s All - Joe Team which honors hardworking and valuable players who are overlooked . He retired from professional football after the 2009 season to devote more time to his passion for education , country , and community . His retirement statement encapsulates his true passions and goals in life and that more than sport or government , his passions are people and helping them ! Butler ' s retirement statement . “ I would like to thank Mr . Wilson , my teammates and the entire Bills Nation for giving me the opportunity to represent the Buffalo Bills for the past four years . Playing in the National Football League has been a tremendous opportunity and a great blessing . However , my passion for education , country and community is something that I am ready to devote my full attention to . I believe the best way to pursue these spheres of interest is to step away from the game of football at this point in my life . I will always remember my time spent in Western New York with great affection . I wish my teammates and Bills fans the best of luck next season and into the future . ”