The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) proudly announces its Class of 2025, an extraordinary group of football leaders whose achievements on the field and impact beyond the game have left an enduring legacy in South Carolina and across the nation.
These five remarkable individuals will be formally inducted during the 13th Annual Enshrinement Ceremony, taking place April 16, 2026, at the elegant Hotel Hartness in Greenville, South Carolina. The five being inducted are Jerry Butler, Dexter Coakley, Todd Ellis, A.J. Green and Bob Jeter.
Butler is a former Buffalo Bill wide receiver who played with the team from 1979-86.
Butler is from Ware Shoals, South Carolina. He emerged as one of the most electrifying wide receivers in Clemson history from 1975 to 1978. A two-time First Team All-ACC selection, Butler recorded 131 receptions for 2,215 yards and 11 touchdowns during his collegiate career. As a senior, he earned consensus All-American honors while helping lead Clemson to an impressive 11-1 record and a victory in the 1978 Gator Bowl. Selected in the first round of the 1979 NFL Draft, Butler made an immediate impact with the Buffalo Bills, earning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors and later a Pro Bowl selection. He played in 88 games with the Bills and recorded 278 receptions, 4,301 yards and 29 touchdowns.
After his playing career, Butler continued to serve the game through coaching and leadership roles in professional football organizations.
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The evening will celebrate not only athletic excellence, but also leadership, perseverance, and the powerful influence of football in shaping communities and lives. Joining this year's inductees will be several distinguished honorees, including 2025 Humanitarian of the Year Emily Beamer, 2025 Blanchard-Rogers Trophy recipient Sammy Brown, presented by Ellison Kibler Merrill Lynch, and the 2026 Bridge Builder Excellence Award Finalists (to be announced). Together, these honorees represent the very best of South Carolina football's tradition of excellence and service.
