Vernon Butler, DT, Louisiana Tech. Ranked #30 overall on the 2016 consensus board (Round 1 projection); Carolina drafted him in Round 1, pick 30.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
46ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TFL | QBH | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | CAR | 7-9 | — | 4 | 5 | 37% | 47 |
| '19 | CAR | 5-11 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 45% | 60 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 7 | 12 | 27 | 42% | 54 | |
| '20 | BUF | 13-3 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 45% | 59 |
| '21 | BUF | 11-6 | — | 1 | 3 | 44% | 58 |
| '22 | NYG | 9-7 | — | — | 2 | 14% | 7 |
| Career | — | 12 | 15 | 39 | 43% | 46 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2016 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'3 ⅝"
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Frame profile.
Weight
323 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
35"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
10"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2016 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
5.33 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
29.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
104"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.82 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.76 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
26 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Vernon Butler leads all DTs from the 2016 draft class in career tackles for loss.