DE Vernon Butler - Carolina Panthers

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Born: 6-14-1994

College: Louisiana Tech

Drafted: Round 1, pick 30 (2016)

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Summary

The 25-year-old former first round selection had a run-in with the law prior to the 2018 season which dented his prospects. In a crowded defensive line group, Butler is the player most in need of a productive season to get the coaches back on side. His bulk and power can be channeled into a very useful chess piece for Ron Rivera's defense, which is changing to a 3-4 alignment in 2019. On paper, Butler fits as a disruptive 5-technique. He is worth monitoring in camp, but may be on the outside looking in. The team declined to pick up the fifth-year option in his contract, a sign they may part ways with him unless he turns heads in 2019 with from a disciplinary and on-field standpoint. (June 1)

Stats and Projections

YEAR		G	TKL	AST	SCK	FF	FR	INT	PD	TD
2016	CAR	10.0	5.0	8.0	1.5	0.0	1.0	0.0	1.0	0.0
2017	CAR	14.0	8.0	5.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.0	0.0
2018	CAR	14.0	7.0	12.0	0.5	0.0	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
2019	PROJ-Rudnicki	16.0	10.0	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
2019	PROJ-Norton	16.0	8.0	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

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