25 Facts About Olivier Vernon

Olivier Vernon was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft and played for the New York Giants and the Cleveland Browns.

Olivier Vernon was one of the guilty players in the 2011 University of Miami athletics scandal receiving a six game suspension for accepting bribes from a booster Nevin Shapiro.

Olivier Vernon's selection ended a drought of eight years without the Miami Dolphins drafting a player from the University of Miami.

Olivier Vernon blocked a 35-yard field goal attempt by Jets' kicker Nick Folk in the end of the second quarter.

Olivier Vernon finished his rookie season in 2012 with 32 combined tackles, 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and a touchdown in 16 games and zero starts.

Olivier Vernon recorded one of his sacks on Jets' quarterback Geno Smith and earned another two by sacking backup quarterback Matt Simms.

Olivier Vernon finished the 2013 NFL season with 57 combined tackles and a career-high 11.5 sacks in 16 games and 14 starts.

Olivier Vernon entered training camp slated as a starting defensive end in 2014.

Olivier Vernon started in all 16 games in 2014 and recorded 46 combined tackles and 6.5 sacks.

Olivier Vernon started in all 16 games in 2015 and recorded 61 combined tackles and 7.5 sacks.

Olivier Vernon finished his first season as a member of the New York Giants with a career-high 63 combined tackles and 8.5 sacks.

Olivier Vernon was sidelined for four games due to an ankle injury.

Olivier Vernon finished the 2017 NFL season with 37 combined tackles, 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, one interception, and one sack in 12 games and 12 starts.

Olivier Vernon received an overall grade of 84.2 from Pro Football Focus.

Olivier Vernon entered training camp slated as a starting outside linebacker, but saw competition from Kareem Martin, Connor Barwin, and Lorenzo Carter.

Olivier Vernon missed the first five games due to an ankle injury.

On December 18,2018, Olivier Vernon was named as an alternate to the 2019 Pro Bowl.

Olivier Vernon finished the season with 30 combined tackles, seven pass deflections, and one pass deflection in 11 games and 11 starts.

Olivier Vernon received an overall grade of 86.3 from Pro Football Focus in 2018, which ranked 14th among all edge rushers.

On January 19,2019, it was announced that Olivier Vernon was selected to play in the 2019 Pro Bowl as a replacement for Khalil Mack who was unable to play due to an injury.

On March 13,2019, Olivier Vernon was acquired by the Cleveland Browns, along with Odell Beckham Jr.

On January 5,2021, Olivier Vernon was placed on injured reserve.

Olivier Vernon became an unrestricted free agent following the 2020 season.

Olivier Vernon is currently married to Eden Marley, the daughter of former football player Rohan Marley, and granddaughter of reggae singer Bob Marley.

Olivier Vernon's mother is Swiss, emigrating to the United States from Uzwil in the 1980s.