Darius Butler is a former NFL Safety who played for the New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts. Butler was drafted in in the 2nd round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots after playing his collegiate football at the University of Connecticut (UConn). Beyond football, Darius is a story-teller, sharing with listeners a unique insider's perspective on football, leadership, teamwork, culture and more. Darius is the founder of the D-Up Podcast and is an active speaker, traveling around the country keynoting conferences, speaking to organizations, and motivating all those who listen.