Vernon Butler was drafted No. 30 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Louisiana Tech. 77 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 30 · #30 overall
Vernon Butler Louisiana Tech Draft
Vernon Butler was drafted No. 30 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Louisiana Tech. 77 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #30
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 77
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1314th at Louisiana Tech
The pick
How Vernon Butler came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 323 lbs
- Hometown
- Summit, MS
- Pre-draft board
- No. 26 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
77 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 77
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1314th among Louisiana Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 862% of career value
- Final season
- 20226 years after the draft
Around pick 30
Who came off the board on either side of Vernon Butler.
Stanford
Ole Miss
Texas A&M
Oklahoma State
Louisiana Tech in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Louisiana Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Vernon Butler in the 2016 NFL Draft
Vernon Butler is a Defensive tackle out of Louisiana Tech selected No. 30 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2016 NFL Draft. 77 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Louisiana Tech has produced 41 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Vernon Butler drafted?
Vernon Butler was selected No. 30 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/vernon-butler.
What college did Vernon Butler play for?
Vernon Butler played college football at Louisiana Tech in the Conference USA. See every Louisiana Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisiana-tech-bulldogs.
How did Vernon Butler's NFL career turn out?
77 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/vernon-butler.