2023 PFN Profile: Getting to Know John Bartram HS CB/WR Haleem “Pacman” Butler

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Anthony Franklin | May 16, 2023

Haleem Butler

School: John Bartram High

Height/Weight: 5-10 160

Jersey #: 12

Class: Senior 2024

Twitter: @ButlerHaleem

Head Coach Jim Chapman says “Haleem is a humble superior athlete with an amazing work ethic. We are looking for big things from him this season”

LETS GET TO KNOW HALEEM

Why do you play football? 

I play football because it makes me happy and I just love the game.

What is your GPA?

3.4

Offers/Interest? 

No schools have offered yet but I have several junior day and camp invites I plan to attend.

What do you plan on majoring in college?

I plan to major in sports science.

What is your favorite subject?

Math

Who is your favorite all-time athlete?

Deion Sanders I love the way he moved & played multiple sports while having the confidence and swagger.

What was your favorite HS moment thus far?

My favorite moment has to be my interception in the public league championship game this year (2022).

How did the 2022 season go for you?

My 2022 season was a great season with me winning my first high school championship.

What are your team/individual goals for the 2023 season?

I want to make the all public league team (I fell short in 2022 due to only playing 5 games), lead the league in interceptions and win a city championship with my teammates.

Favorite football game to watch (HS, College or Pros)?

Eagles v Giants playoff game.

Favorite restaurant to dine at?

Ichiban Buffet

Favorite play to run?

I love Cover 2

Outside of sports what hobbies do you enjoy?

I like to hang out with friends & laugh.

What scares you the most?

What scares me the most is not being able to go to college and later providing for my family.

Who is the most inspirational person in your life?

My mom and dad but outside of my household I have some older figures I look up to like Edmund Dennis & Edward Dennis.

Favorite pre-game music? 

Skrilla by Kodak Black

Favorite childhood gift? 

My favorite childhood gift hands down was my bike. I used to ride my bike all day long.

Did you play little league football? If so what organization did you play for? 

I played for the Colwyn Comets & Darby Township Eagles, both organizations helped me become the player I am today.

Why did you choose Bartram as your high school?

I chose Bartram because of the coaching staff & the players, it’s a real family environment when I’m around the guys.

Cheesesteak or Hoagie? 

Definitely Cheesesteaks.

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