Vernon Butler was the Carolina Panthers first-round pick (No. 30 overall) following their most recent Super Bowl appearance. During the 2016 offseason, then general manager Dave Gettleman rescinded a franchise tag offer to cornerback Josh Norman, but instead of targeting the new hole opened on a near championship winning roster – he opted for defensive line assistance.
Following, the Panthers did select three cornerbacks in a row but only one (James Bradberry) remains with the team – just three years later. Butler is also still in a Panthers uniform but after no starts and a minimal impact, his time with Carolina appears to be ending.