Cory Butler-Byrd Charged with Criminal Mischief

Russ Isabella-USA TODAY SportsUtah senior wide receiver Cory Butler-Byrd has been charged with criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor, first reported by Kyle Goon along with Matthew Piper of the Salt Lake Tribune. This charge could carry a jail sentence of up to one year. Butler-Byrd was previously indefinitely suspended by Utah football head coach Kyle Whittingham for "personal issues." Prior to his suspension, Butler-Byrd was expected to compete for a starting role at slot receiver and kickoff returner.

According to Goon, the following events transpired leading to Butler-Byrd’s arrest. Butler-Byrd damaged the roof and shattered the back windo of a University Police car and threw a piece…