James Butler and his draft status

At the end of last season, James Butler saw his stock rise to atmospheric proportions. No doubt he had a breakout season. This year has been a good one, but a few key breakdowns in critical games has evidently left some people wondering about his future. Story here.

Butler has been productive over his college career, but he has struggled in pass coverage. He needs a big postseason effort at an All-star game to dispel concerns about his readiness to play early in a base pro defense.