The St. Louis Battlehawks got some fantastic news on Thursday: WR Hakeem Butler has re-signed for a third stint with the franchise.
Breaking: UFL offensive MVP receiver Hakeem Butler is re-signing with the UFL Battlehawks, sources tell @_MLFootball.
Butler spent time with the #Bengals this off-season & was a dominant force in the UFL.@410Keem is another weapon added to coach @Anthony_Becht‘s team. @TheRock pic.twitter.com/3SyyU6fOXf
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) January 2, 2025
Hakeem Butler’s story is absolutely incredible. After spending a bit of time away from football, he messaged the Battlehawks Head Coach, Anthony Becht, asking for an opportunity to play with the team for the 2023 season.
hakeem: him@410keem td x2 pic.twitter.com/Q1XYLXgfRz
— St. Louis Battlehawks (@XFLBattlehawks) May 4, 2024
Becht gave him a chance, bringing Butler to Training Camp. He went on to lead the XFL with eight receiving touchdowns, dominating with St. Louis that year as he recorded 599 receiving yards. This led to an NFL opportunity with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Following his time with Pittsburgh, Hakeem returned to the St. Louis Battlehawks. Not surprisingly, he had another spectacular year in the spring football scene. Butler led all UFL wide receivers with 652 receiving yards in 2024, scoring five touchdowns.
“I think what I do with my combination of size and speed… I think I’m extremely dangerous.”@XFLBattlehawks Hakeem Butler (@410Keem) is leading the UFL in receiving yards and TDs. Good luck covering him
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From a DM to @Anthony_Becht to one of the most dominant WRs in the league pic.twitter.com/lykQc6B6hM
— Corey Miller (@corey_miller5) May 3, 2024
His efforts led to earning not just All-UFL honors in 2024, but Hakeem Butler was also named the UFL’s Offensive Player of the Year.
At 6’6”, Butler is a massive frame, but has impressive speed – and outstanding hands. He had an NFL stint with the Cincinnati Bengals this…