BUTLER TWP — A budding football career at Miami (Ohio) University awaits Braylon Littlejohn.

But first, the Butler senior wants to close out his high school career in style. He will have the opportunity to do so — in a variety of ways.

“There won’t be many times when Braylon’s not on the field,” Butler coach Eric Christy said.

The 6-foot-2, 175-pound Littlejohn had 31 catches for 277 yards a season ago. Defensively, he had two interceptions and a number of passes defensed. He found the end zone a handful of times.

Littlejohn was recruited as a cornerback by Miami. He will be playing that position — and numerous others — for the Golden Tornado.

“The only goal I have for myself in terms of numbers this season is 20 touchdowns,” Littlejohn said. “I don’t care how they come or when they come. But if I can reach the end zone that many times, we’re probably winning. And the No. 1 thing I want to do this season is win a lot of games.”

Littlejohn will primarily serve as a wide receiver on offense, though a package will be put in for him at quarterback. He will play cornerback on defense, will handle Butler’s punting duties, may hold on kicks from placement and will be the team’s primary punt and kick returner.

Christy knows Littlejohn is a threat to score anytime he has the football in his hands.

“We have loads of possibilities there,” the coach said. “Kordell Stewart was known as ’Slash’ with the Steelers because of his versatility. Braylon will serve that same purpose with us.

“He can throw the ball. He can run the ball. He can catch the ball. He can kick the ball. He’s dangerous with the ball in space. We plan to take advantage of all of those things.”

The possibility Littlejohn is most excited about?

Punt and kickoff returns.

“Absolutely love it,” he said. “Can’t wait. Scoring touchdowns on special teams can have the biggest impact on a game. We’re always confident we can break one.”

Get loose for a touchdown off a running play. Intercept a pass and return it for a score. Catch a screen pass or deep ball and wind up in the end zone.

Littlejohn will take any of it.

“Splash plays are fun. They get people into the game and I feel like I can produce those plays,” he said.

Christy takes it a step farther.

“When he’s back to punt or holding on a kick, fakes are very possible,” he said. “Braylon can keep opponents guessing, keep them tentative. We’re going to use his talents to the fullest.”

The son of the late Calvin Littlejohn, an explosive running back for the Golden Tornado just over 20 years ago, Littlejohn knows he’s been blessed with talent. He doesn’t want to waste it.

To the contrary, he wants to maximize it.

“If you don’t put in the work, learn the technique, execute plays, the talent doesn’t do you much good,” Littlejohn said. “This is the last year I get to play football with my friends here. We want to make it memorable.

“I know I have talent. It’s the mental things, my football IQ, I need to work on the most.”

Littlejohn has a verbal commitment to Miami. Christy said that program can’t wait to get him.

“They’ve been great with Braylon,” he said. “They check in on him all the time. They’re very interested in him as a person, not just as a football player. They want him there very badly.”

But first things first. This will be Buitler’s final football season in District 10.

“We need to leave our mark,” Littlejohn said.