Carolina Panthers select DT Vernon Butler

[Jeremy Igo]

With the 30th pick of the 2016 Draft the Carolina panthers select Vernon Butler, as predicted here on the Huddle. 

 

Defensive Tackle, Louisiana Tech

6'4 323lbs

STRENGTHS

 Long-­armed knee-bender who can play the role of low man at the point of attack. Plays with strong hands and good arm extension and can "peek­a­boo" both gaps as he reads which hole the running back heads for. Impressive stack and shed timing and power. Able to eat up double teams and keep his linebackers clean when asked to. Excellent athleticism. Can make plays all along the line of scrimmage. If blocker doesn't finish, Butler will work himself back into the play. Able to coordinate hands and feet smoothly and has change of direction and closing burst to become a dominant pass rusher from inside. Can slide from gap to gap as a pass rusher and is a perfect fit for twist-­based defense. Generally attacks gaps with forward lean and ability to corner the edge when he has his man beat. Can stutter-­step into pass rush to disrupt offensive lineman�s timing or generate a speed-­to-­power bull rush that can severely dent a pocket. Gives consistent effort and plays like a lead dog looking to eat.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/vernon-butler?id=2555243

 

STRENGTHS: Wide-hipped and carries his weight well. Short-area quickness and lateral range to work up and down the line of scrimmage and sidestep blocks. Strong upper body to create movement off the snap, using his balance and length to extend into blocks and convert initial step to power.

 

He was almost unblockable at times during Senior Bowl practices, showing an exciting combination of initial quickness, balance and a refined swim move, belying his 6-foot-4, 325-pound frame.

 

Coordinated movements to work off blocks and stay within striking distance. Sees through blockers with improved tracking awareness. Excellent pursuit speed and playing range for his size. Active hands and reach to stack the corner and work to get free. Hits behind his pads with the closing surge.

 

Plays with energy and shows the same intensity in the fourth quarter as the opening drive. Consistent competitor with a strong football appetite.

 

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1999382/vernon-butler

 

 

[Montsta]

This a big boy right here...

[iamcline]

I hate it.

 

 

 

...I hated the Kuechly pick....but I still hate it.

[trueblue]

Meh 

[FuFuLamePoo]

Yeah, not a fan.  But I'll never doubt DG

[cookinbrak]

Yeah, what the fug is this poo?

[Kevin Greene]

LOL

Here's to you Nipple Shorts!

 

 

[frash.exe]

As long as it's not a running back

[firefox1234]

Gimme some of those hog mollies!!!

[Donald LaFell]

Damn Zod called it two years in a row in the late round. 

[UpstatePanther]

HOW DID YOU KNOW?!

[the butch]

He did the dab in the prerecorded promo.  He knew all along lol

[Jesse]

That is.. underwhelming? Oh well. I said the same thing about Kuechly and look how that turned out!

[TheRumGone]

 

Ban

fug you dude seriously