HOT NEWS: Online sales of Harrison Butker’s jersey have soared following his speech at Benedictine College over the weekend – What is inspiring people?

Harrison Butker’s now-viral commencement speech at Benedictine College on Saturday, the placekicker seems to have gained several new fans in the process.

According to NFL.com, Butker’s jersey sales are among the most popular online. Only Travis Kelce rated higher than Butker, with Mahomes coming in right behind the star from Georgia Tech.

According to https://t.co/ILb5kXU426, Harrison Butker jersey sales are among the most popular right now…even higher than Patrick Mahomes. pic.twitter.com/GAr0U9IRSL

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Additionally, at the Rally House located off Ward Parkway on the Plaza, the store has sold out of Butler’s jersey. Store manager Aaron Lewis saw that influx in jersey requests.

“My first two phone calls were about jerseys, t-shirts, jerseys, anything we had Butker-wise,” Lewis said. “He has sold more than Kelce and Mahomes today — just the demand after the speech, it’s been men and women — it’s been both calling to get his jersey.”

Butker’s comments on motherhood, COVID policies and Pride month among others have sparked conversation across social media.

“While COVID might have played a large role throughout your formative years, it is not unique,” he said. “The bad policies and poor leadership have negatively impacted major life issues. Things like abortion, IVF, surrogacy, euthanasia, as well as a growing support for the degenerate cultural values and media all stem from pervasiveness of disorder.”

Butker, a traditional Catholic whose faith is no secret on his social media platforms, has been outspoken in his stance on abortion and family life. In his speech, Butker shared with the graduates, specifically the women in attendance, how his wife has felt most fulfilled in her life being a homemaker.