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Jersey Number 13
Ziyon Butler
- Position:
- WR
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-11 / 156
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Jacksonville, FL
- High School:
- Raines
2026 (Freshman)
• Hauled in his first reception as a collegian against Nevada
High School
• Rated a three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals
• Is the all-time leading receiver in Raines High School history
• Led Raines to a perfect 14-0 record his senior year and a state championship upset win over Miami Northwestern
• Had 45 receptions for 1,022 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior and team captain for Raines
• In 2024, led Raines to the state championship game and a 13-1 record
• Caught 39 passes for 595 yards (15.3 YPC) and 9 touchdowns in 2024 to go with five pass breakups and an INT on defense
• Lettered in football and track at Raines High School
• Played for Coach Donovan Masline
Personal
• Full name: Ziyon Drevontez Butler
• Parents: Danny and Anthnetter Chester
• Born: 11/14/2007
• Major: Leisure Sport and Tourism
• Hauled in his first reception as a collegian against Nevada
High School
• Rated a three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals
• Is the all-time leading receiver in Raines High School history
• Led Raines to a perfect 14-0 record his senior year and a state championship upset win over Miami Northwestern
• Had 45 receptions for 1,022 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior and team captain for Raines
• In 2024, led Raines to the state championship game and a 13-1 record
• Caught 39 passes for 595 yards (15.3 YPC) and 9 touchdowns in 2024 to go with five pass breakups and an INT on defense
• Lettered in football and track at Raines High School
• Played for Coach Donovan Masline
Personal
• Full name: Ziyon Drevontez Butler
• Parents: Danny and Anthnetter Chester
• Born: 11/14/2007
• Major: Leisure Sport and Tourism
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Thursday, September 24
Wednesday, September 23
Monday, September 21
