Quick Facts
Biography
Olivier Alexander Vernon (born October 7, 1990) is a defensive end for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami.
High school
Vernon attended American High School in Miami, Florida.
Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated as the 11th best weakside defensive end prospect of his class.
College career
Vernon attended the University of Miami, playing for the Miami Hurricanes football team for three seasons. During his career, he totalled 81 tackles, including 20.5 for loss, and nine sacks.
Professional career
| Ht | Wt | 40-yd dash | 10-yd split | 20-yd split | 20-ss | 3-cone | Vert | Broad | BP | Wonderlic | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 2 in | 261 lb | 4.64 s | X s | X s | 4.50 s | 7.39 s | 34 1⁄2 in | 10 ft 2 in | 31 reps | X | |||||||||
| 40-yard dash from Miami Pro Day, other values from NFL Combine | |||||||||||||||||||
Miami Dolphins
Vernon declared early for the 2012 NFL Draft and was the 72nd pick overall by the Miami Dolphins. His 3rd round selection ended a drought of 8 years without the Dolphins picking a player from the University of Miami. The last one had been Vernon Carey in 2004.
Vernon scored his first NFL touchdown against the New York Jets on October 28, 2012, recovering a punt blocked by Jimmy Wilson in the end zone. In the same game, he blocked a field goal in the final seconds of the second half.
New York Giants
Vernon signed a five-year deal with the New York Giants for $85 million with $52.5 million guaranteed.