History of Harrison Butker in Timeline

Harrison Butker is a highly successful NFL kicker currently playing for the Kansas City Chiefs. Drafted in 2017, he boasts the second highest career field goal percentage in NFL history at 89.1%. Notably, Butker led the NFL in scoring in 2019 and has clinched three Super Bowl victories (LIV, LVII, LVIII) with the Chiefs. His impressive track record has earned him the nickname "Butt Kicker".

1988: Elizabeth Keller Butker Begins Career at Emory University

Harrison Butker's mother, Elizabeth Keller Butker, starts her career as a clinical medical physicist in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Emory University. This detail becomes relevant in light of her son's later statements about women in the workforce.

April 3, 1993: Charlotte Butker is Born

Harrison Butker's older sister, Charlotte, was born.

July 14, 1995: Harrison Butker is Born

Harrison Butker was born in Decatur, Georgia.

2007: James W. Keller, MD Distinguished Professorship in Radiation Oncology is Created

The James W. Keller, MD Distinguished Professorship in Radiation Oncology was created with a gift from the Emory Department of Radiation Oncology and a number of patients and family members of James W. Keller, MD, who is Harrison Butker's maternal grandfather.

2011: Pope Benedict XVI Affirms the Church's Stance on Jewish Accountability

Pope Benedict XVI reiterates the Catholic Church's position that there is no scriptural basis for holding Jewish people collectively responsible for the death of Jesus, contradicting Harrison Butker's later statements.

2013: Butker Begins Playing at Georgia Tech

Harrison Butker started playing football at Georgia Tech under head coach Paul Johnson.

2016: Butker Graduates from Georgia Tech

Harrison Butker graduated from Georgia Tech with a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering. He was also the team captain and the all-time leading scorer in school history.

May 5, 2017: Butker Signs With the Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers signed Harrison Butker to a four-year, $2.48 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $83,112.

September 13, 2017: Butker is Waived by the Panthers

The Carolina Panthers waived Harrison Butker.

September 26, 2017: Butker is Signed to the Kansas City Chiefs

Harrison Butker was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs off the Carolina Panthers practice squad.

2017: Butker is Drafted to the NFL

Harrison Butker was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

2018: Butker Converts Career-High Six Extra Points

Harrison Butker converted a career-high six extra points in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

2018: Butker is Named Pro Bowl Alternate and Finishes Fourth in Scoring

Harrison Butker finished the season tied for fourth in scoring with Chris Boswell with 142 points and was named as an alternate to the 2018 Pro Bowl.

April 15, 2019: Butker Signs Tender with the Chiefs

Harrison Butker signed his exclusive rights free agent tender with the Kansas City Chiefs for a one-year, $645,000 contract.

June 13, 2019: Butker Signs Five-Year Extension with the Chiefs

Harrison Butker signed a five-year contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs worth $20.3 million.

2019: Butker Leads the NFL in Scoring

Harrison Butker led the NFL in scoring.

2019: Kansas Supreme Court Rules on Abortion Rights

The Kansas Supreme Court issues a ruling that the state constitution protects the right to abortion, setting the stage for future legislative battles and public debate.

2020: Butker Scores All of the Chiefs Points in Super Bowl LV Loss

In Super Bowl LV, Harrison Butker scored all 9 of the Kansas City Chiefs' points in their loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

December 20, 2021: Butker is Placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 List

Harrison Butker tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Due to the NFL's COVID-19 protocols, he missed the Chiefs' Week 16 game against the Steelers, which was the first game of his career that he missed.

December 29, 2021: Butker is Activated From the COVID-19 List

Harrison Butker was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

2021: Harrison Butker Sr. Joins MDKeller

Harrison Butker's father, Harrison Butker Sr., becomes a financial analyst at MDKeller, a company founded by his son, Harrison Butker Jr., and Austin Wright.

2022: Butker Supports Kansas Value Them Both Amendment

Harrison Butker shows support for the Kansas Value Them Both Amendment, which aimed to restrict abortion rights in the state.

2022: Butker's Longest Field Goal Record is Broken

While Harrison Butker was injured, his record for the longest field goal was broken.

2023: Butker Advocates for Traditional Family Values in Georgia Tech Commencement Speech

Harrison Butker delivers a commencement address at Georgia Tech, urging graduates to prioritize marriage and family over career aspirations and self-interest.

2023: Butker Sets Career High in Field Goal Percentage

Harrison Butker set a career high in field goal percentage with 94.3%.

2023: Butker Makes Pro-Life Statement at Super Bowl Celebration

Harrison Butker wears a pro-life tie while attending the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVII victory celebration at the White House, using the platform to express his opposition to President Joe Biden's stance on abortion.

March 2024: Butker Criticizes Catholic Church's Burial of Transgender Advocate

Harrison Butker publicly condemns the Catholic Church's burial of Cecilia Gentili, a transgender advocate, expressing his disagreement in an interview with Catholic News Agency and in a letter to Cardinal Timothy Dolan.

April 2024: Butker Speaks at Stronger Men's Conference

Harrison Butker speaks at the Stronger Men's Conference alongside Republican Senator Josh Hawley, discussing the role of his faith in his NFL career.

2024: Butker's Commencement Address at Georgia Tech Sparks Controversy

Harrison Butker delivers a commencement address at his alma mater, Georgia Tech, which draws criticism for his views on Jewish people and their role in the death of Jesus. He receives widespread criticism for contradicting the Second Vatican Council.

2024: Butker Addresses Political Beliefs in Benedictine College Commencement Speech

Harrison Butker uses his commencement address at Benedictine College to express his political views, criticizing President Joe Biden on issues such as abortion, COVID-19, and LGBTQ+ rights.

2024: Butker's Benedictine College Commencement Speech Draws Backlash for Traditional Views

Harrison Butker's commencement address at Benedictine College sparks controversy for his statements promoting traditional gender roles and criticizing women in the workforce. His views are publicly challenged by Justice Horn and OutSports.