Crezdon Butler Crezdon Butler ( born May 26 , 1987 ) is an American football cornerback with the Buffalo Bills . He played college football at Clemson University . He was selected in the fifth round , with the 164th overall pick , in the 2010 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers . He was also a member of the Washington Redskins and Arizona Cardinals . Early years . Butler was born in Asheville , North Carolina , and attended Asheville High School , where he led the Cougars to the 2005 divisional championship . Rated a four - star cornerback by recruiting services like Scout . com and Rivals . com , he chose to attend Clemson University over other schools such as the University of South Carolina , University of North Carolina , and Virginia Tech . College career . As a true freshman , Butler received playing time as a cornerback in nickel and dime packages , recording three interceptions . He was named a starter in his sophomore year , and managed to record three picks . Butler became a standout in his junior year , producing 68 tackles ( three for a loss ) and four interceptions , including one key interception against Nebraska in the 2009 Gator Bowl . Butler chose to return to Clemson for his senior year and earn his degree in sociology , electing to wait one more year before declaring for the NFL draft . During the course of his senior season , the fear of turning the ball over caused opponents to throw his way just 14 times in the whole season , dropping his statistical output to only one interception and 8 passes defensed . Butler finished his collegiate career with 166 tackles , two sacks , and eleven interceptions . Professional career . 2010 NFL Combine . Butler was originally projected to be a late first round selection before his senior year . After his statistically lacking season , opinions as a whole dropped negatively : some sources regarded Butler as an undrafted free agent target , while others rated him as a possible fifth round target . Pittsburgh Steelers . The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Butler with their fifth round selection , 164th overall , of the 2010 NFL Draft . Butler was regarded as a long and athletic cornerback with good ball skills , albeit with a weak statistical senior season . He was signed to a three - year rookie contract , and was named to the 53 - man roster . Arizona Cardinals . On September 4 , 2011 , Butler was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals . He was placed on the injured reserve list on September 20 due to a dislocated ankle . He was waived by the Cardinals on August 31 , 2012 for final roster cuts before the start of the 2012 season . Washington Redskins . On September 1 , 2012 , the Washington Redskins claimed Butler off waivers . After playing in only two games , he was waived - injured on September 25 after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals . Second Stint with the Arizona Cardinals . The Cardinals re - signed Butler on October 9 but was released on October 16 . He resigned with the Arizona Cardinals on October 23 , 2012 , and was assigned to the practice squad . Buffalo Bills . He was signed by the Buffalo Bills to their 53 man roster from Arizona ' s practice squad on November 7 , 2012 . He dressed in five games for the Bills , recording three tackles and a forced fumble against the New York Jets in Week 17 .