Mercyhurst University Athletics

Laker Career
Games Played: 20
Rushing Attempts: 143
Rushing Yards: 756
TDs: 7
Long: 63

Accolades

• 2023 PSAC West Offensive Second Team

2023: Played in 11 games on the season for the Lakers, leading the team in rushing. Finished the season with 632 yards on 109 carries, averaging 5.8 yards per carry while adding a team high six rushing scores to his line. Had back-to-back games over 100 yards on the ground on 10/7/23 against Slippery Rock and 10/14/23 against Clarion. Had 204 yards against the Rock for the most in a single game by a Laker in 2023. Also scored three of his rushing touchdowns against Slippery Rock on 10/7/23. Added 17 catches for 167 yards and one touchdown to his ledger while having 20 kick returns for 449 yards, totaling 141 yards on six returns against California (Pa.) on 10/28/23.

2022: Appeared in nine games on the year with 124 yards on the ground. Scored the first TD of his collegiate career against Lock Haven (9/10) with his season-high in rushing yards also coming against the Bald Eagles.

Major: Sports Business Management

Prior to Mercyhurst: Played football and basketball ... Won the Connoly Cup and was named First Team All-Western N.Y., Buffalo News Player of the Year, First Team All-State, and the state of New York's Gatorade Player of the Year runner-up in 2021 ... Finished as Johnstown's all-time leading rusher for a career and season while having his number retired ... Inducted into the Chautauqau Hall of Fame.

Personal: Son of Heather Butera ... Has one sibling, Brianna