MLive.comPanthers select DT Vernon Butler with No. 30 pick in 2016 NFL draftSports IllustratedWith the No. 30 pick in the 2016 NFL draft, the Carolina Panthers select Louisiana Tech defensive tackle Vernon Butler. GRADE: A. Losing Josh Norman means that the Panthers will need to reinforce their defense in other ways, because there wasn't a ...Panthers select Louisiana Tech DT Vernon Butler in first roundESPN (blog)Panthers take DT Vernon Butler with the 30th pickSB NationCarolina Panthers go big in draft with La.