Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Harrison Butker

Discover the career path of Harrison Butker, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Harrison Butker is a placekicker for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. Drafted in 2017, he played college football at Georgia Tech. He is known for his accuracy, holding the fourth-highest field goal percentage in NFL history at 88.4%. Butker led the NFL in scoring in 2019. He has won three Super Bowls with the Chiefs.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1988: Elizabeth Keller Butker Joins Emory University

In 1988, Harrison Butker's mother, Elizabeth Keller Butker, began her career as a clinical medical physicist at Emory University.

2013: Begins Playing Football at Georgia Tech

In 2013, Harrison Butker began playing football at Georgia Tech under head coach Paul Johnson.

2016: Completes Career at Georgia Tech

In 2016, Harrison Butker completed his football career at Georgia Tech, finishing as the all-time leading scorer in school history and serving as a team captain during his senior season. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering.

May 5, 2017: Signs Contract with Carolina Panthers

On May 5, 2017, Harrison Butker signed a four-year, $2.48 million contract with the Carolina Panthers, including a signing bonus of $83,112.

September 26, 2017: Signed by Kansas City Chiefs

On September 26, 2017, Harrison Butker was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs off the Carolina Panthers' practice squad.

2017: Drafted into the NFL

In 2017, Harrison Butker was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round of the NFL draft.

2018: Named Pro Bowl Alternate

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

April 15, 2019: Signs Free Agent Tender with Chiefs

On April 15, 2019, Harrison Butker signed his exclusive rights free agent tender with the Chiefs for a one-year contract worth $645,000.

December 8, 2019: Achieves High Career Field Goal Percentage

On December 8, 2019, Harrison Butker converted his 89th field goal in his 100th career attempt, achieving a career field goal percentage of 89.109%, the second best in NFL history at the time, trailing only Justin Tucker.

2019: Butker Leads NFL in Scoring

In 2019, Harrison Butker led the NFL in scoring.

2020: Super Bowl LV Performance

During the 2020 season, Harrison Butker converted 25-of-27 field goal attempts and 48-for-54 on extra-point attempts. In Super Bowl LV, he scored all of the Chiefs' points in their 31-9 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

2022: Named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week

In 2022, after a Week 2 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers where he made all three field goal attempts, including a game-tying and game-winning kick, Harrison Butker was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week. He also set a career high for missed extra points in a season.

2023: High Field Goal Percentage Season

In 2023, Harrison Butker finished the season making 33-of-35 field goal attempts, tying a career low for missed field goals and setting a career high in field goal percentage with 94.3%. He also excelled at long-distance kicks and did not miss a single extra point attempt, moving him back into second place in NFL history in career field goal percentage.