Texas WR Aaron Butler Transfers to Oregon State

The California native looks to revive his career with the Beavers after two quiet seasons in Austin.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Aaron Butler, a wide receiver from Calabasas, California, has transferred from the University of Texas to Oregon State University. Butler was a highly ranked high school prospect, but saw limited playing time in his two seasons with the Longhorns, recording just one reception for 17 yards. He now hopes a change of scenery will help him reach his potential as a playmaker at the college level.

Why it matters

Oregon State is looking to build on a successful 2025 season and add more offensive firepower. Butler's arrival provides the Beavers with a talented wide receiver who was highly touted coming out of high school and could develop into a productive starter if he can regain his form.

The details

Butler was a standout at Calabasas High School, where he recorded 28 receptions for 586 yards and five touchdowns. He was ranked by Rivals as the No. 212 overall prospect, No. 6 athlete, and No. 18 player from California in his recruiting class. At Texas, he appeared in just three games over two seasons, catching one pass for 17 yards. Butler is an NFL legacy, as his father Robb-Davon Butler spent two seasons in the league and was also an assistant coach at Calabasas High.

  • Butler played at Calabasas High School in California.
  • He spent the last two seasons at the University of Texas.
  • Butler has now transferred to Oregon State University for the 2026 season.

The players

Aaron Butler

A wide receiver who has transferred from the University of Texas to Oregon State University.

Robb-Davon Butler

Aaron Butler's father, who spent two seasons in the NFL and was an assistant coach at Calabasas High School.

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What they’re saying

“Overall, Butler still oozes potential of being a tremendous playmaker at the college level, and after a quiet two years at Texas, the California native will hope a change of scenery is what he needs to get his career moving in the right direction.”

— Dylan Callaghan-Croley, on3.com Writer (on3.com)

What’s next

Butler will look to earn a starting role in Oregon State's offense and prove he can be a productive receiver at the college level.

The takeaway

Aaron Butler's transfer to Oregon State represents an opportunity for the talented wide receiver to revive his career after a quiet stint at Texas. If he can regain the form he showed in high school, he could develop into a valuable asset for the Beavers' passing attack.